Outstanding chords by The Gap Band (Official Version)

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Abm7
Bmaj7
Ebm9
Db
Db/Eb
Bbm7

Chorus 1

Outstanding

Girl, you knock me out

Excited

It makes me want to shout

Verse 1

Girl, you're looking sweeter now

You got it every day, girl

Wish that I could love you right

In a special way

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Pre-chorus 1

You light my fire

I feel alive with you, baby

You blow my mind

I ain't satisfied

Chorus 2

Outstanding

Girl, you knock me out

Excited

It makes me want to shout

Verse 2

Gee, I feel so lucky, now

To have you all alone girl

I really love the way you love me girl

Forever I'll be yours

Pre-chorus 2
Db/Eb 
Bmaj7 
Bbm7 
 (D flat/Eb) You blow my mind,  (B minoraj7) baby  (B flat minor7) 
Db/Eb 
Bmaj7 
Bbm7 
 (D flat/Eb) I'm so alive  (B minoraj7) with you, baby  (B flat minor7) 
Db/Eb 
Bmaj7 
Bbm7 
 (D flat/Eb) You blow my mind,  (B minoraj7) baby  (B flat minor7) 
Db/Eb 
Bmaj7 
Bbm7 
 (D flat/Eb) You blow my mind,  (B minoraj7) baby,  (B flat minor7) baby
Db/Eb 
Bmaj7 
Bbm7 
 (D flat/Eb) You light my fire  (B minoraj7)  (B flat minor7) 
Db/Eb 
Bmaj7 
Bbm7 
 (D flat/Eb) I feel alive  (B minoraj7) with you, baby  (B flat minor7) 
Db/Eb 
Bmaj7 
Bbm7 
 (D flat/Eb) You blow my mind  (B minoraj7)  (B flat minor7) 
Db/Eb 
Bmaj7 
Bbm7 
 (D flat/Eb) I ain't satisfied  (B minoraj7)  (B flat minor7) 

Chorus 3

Outstanding

Girl, you knock me out

Excited

It makes me want to shout

Outro 1
Abm7 
Bmaj7 
Ebm9 
 (A flat minor7) Outstanding  (B minoraj7)  (E flat minor9) 
Abm7 
Bmaj7 
Ebm9 
 (A flat minor7) Girl, you knock  (B minoraj7) me       out  (E flat minor9) 
Abm7 
Bmaj7 
Ebm9 
 (A flat minor7) Excited  (B minoraj7)  (E flat minor9) 
Abm7 
Bmaj7 
Ebm9 
 (A flat minor7) It makes me want  (B minoraj7) to       shout  (E flat minor9) 
[Repeat and fade]

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Abm7
Bmaj7
Ebm9
Db
Db/Eb
Bbm7

Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: IntermediateKey: Eb minorBPM: 98

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

Abm7: 4-6-4-4-4-4
Bmaj7: x-2-4-3-4-x
Ebm9: x-6-4-6-6-x
Db: x-4-6-6-6-x
Db/Eb: x-x-1-1-2-1
Bbm7: x-1-3-1-2-x

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This is the definitive original version of Outstanding by The Gap Band, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of Eb minor. It is designed for guitarists ready to move past the basics and capture the true feel of The Gap Band's performance.