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Idiot Bastard Son [Live] chords by
Frank Zappa
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Key: A major•
Verse 1
G
G

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Cm
Cm
3

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Eb
Eb
6

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C
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The idi ot bastard
Dm
Dm

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son:
Bb
Bb

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C
C

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(THE FATHER'S A NAZI IN
Cm
Cm
3

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G
G

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Dm
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CONGRESS TODAY . . .
Bb
Bb

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THE MOTHER'S A HOOKER SOME
C
C

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Bb
Bb

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G
G

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C
C

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G

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C

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WHERE IN L.A.)
Verse 2
Cm
Cm
3

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Eb
Eb
6

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C
C

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Dm
Dm

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The idiot bastard

son:
Bb
Bb

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C
C

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(ABANDONED TO PERISH IN
Dm
Dm

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C
C

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Gm
Gm
3

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Dm
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BACK OF A CAR . . .
Bb
Bb

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C
C

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KENNY WILL STASH HIM AWAY

IN A JAR)

THE IDIOT BOY!
Bb
Bb

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Motorhead?: I never wanted to
Verse 3
Gm
Gm
3

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be cause I was too small to start with, I used to drink really some bad stuff . . . Wine, all kinds of wine! Mixed,
C
C

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Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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seven different varieties . . . Thunderbird wine . . . I don't know but I chugged a fifth of White Port once and passed out one day (heh heh) . . . and I drank a quart of beer just before that . . . and we were out riding around in the desert . . .
Verse 4
Gm
Gm
3

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. . . very strange! Anyway . . .
Verse 5
Gm
Gm
3

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Try and imagine
Bb
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Bbm
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Db
Db
4

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The window all covered in green
E
E

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Abdim
Abdim
6

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Db
Db
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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All the time he would spend
E
E

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Eb
Eb
6

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Cm
Cm
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Dm
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At the church he'd attend . . .
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F
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C
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Warming his pew
Interlude 1
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Eb
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6

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C
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Verse 6
Dm
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Bb
Bb

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C
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Bb
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Dm
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Kenny will feed him & Ronnie will watch
Eb
Eb
6

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Dm
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Em
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THE CHILD WILL THRIVE & GROW
Edim
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C
C

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And en ter the world
Dm
Dm

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Bb
Bb

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C
C

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Bb
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Dm
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Of liars & cheaters & people like you
Eb
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6

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Em
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Who smile & think you know
Eb
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C
C

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What this is about
Verse 7
Dm
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(YOU THINK YOU KNOW
Bb
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EVERYTHING . . . maybe so)

The song we sing: DO YOU KNOW?
Dm
Dm

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C
C

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Em
Em

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We're listening
C
C

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Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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Bb
Bb

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. . .
Verse 8

THE IDIOT BOY!
Gm
Gm
3

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G
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The window all covered in
Bb
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Bdim
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Abdim
Abdim
6

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E
E

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Abdim
Abdim
6

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Db
Db
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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All the time he would spend
Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Abaug
Abaug
4

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All the colors he'd blend . . .

Where are they now?
Dm
Dm

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Gary Kellgren: Right now I have two hit records on the charts, but it
Verse 9
E
E

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F
F

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G
G

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has not made me any money. It has only brought me fame and glory,

and a lot of work. Which I do, really not care to tell . . .

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Chords

  • G

  • Cm

    3

  • Eb

    6

  • C

  • Dm

  • Bb

  • Gm

    3

  • Bbm

  • Db

    4

  • E

  • Abdim

    6

  • F

  • Em

  • Edim

  • Bdim

  • Ab

    4

  • Abaug

    4

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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What is the original key of Idiot Bastard Son [Live]?

The original key of Idiot Bastard Son [Live] by Frank Zappa is A major.

What are the main chords for Idiot Bastard Son [Live]?

The primary chords used in Idiot Bastard Son [Live] are A, Dm, F, D, Em, C.

Do I need a capo to play Idiot Bastard Son [Live]?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is Idiot Bastard Son [Live] beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, Dm, F, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Idiot Bastard Son [Live]?

The tempo of Idiot Bastard Son [Live] is approximately 122 beats per minute.

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