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Etta James
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Key: Bb major•
Intro 1
G
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Verse 1

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G

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What gives you

the right hey you

To stand there and tell me what to do
C
C

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Tell me who gave you the power
Gm
Gm
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To stop me from living like I do
D
D

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Remember if you plan to stay
C
C

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Those who give can take away
G
G

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Don't bite the hand that feeds you
Verse 2
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G

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Just one time I'd like to be
F
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G

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somewhere where
F
F

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None of your clever lies fill the air
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G

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C
C

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I'm tired of your frozen

smile and your voice of tin
G
G

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Just might all gang up on you
F
F

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Turn the knob and do you in
C
C

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Remem
Verse 3
D
D

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ber if you plan to stay
C
C

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Those who give can take away.
G
G

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D

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Don't bite the hand that feeds you
C
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G

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C

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D
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D
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D
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D
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Verse 4
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G

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This never ending power play
C
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G

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"between Jealous greed

and vicious hate

Is grinding us like giant millstones

But it can't be our only fate
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C

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It's time we got our heads together
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F
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And let them know that we're awake
Interlude 1
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G
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Verse 5
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Those in the dark,
Gm
Gm
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you know they're no longer blind
C
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G

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They're breaking from your strangle
C
C

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hold on their minds

Those that can see don't need

no one to cross the street
G
G

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Be careful who you're pushing

round
F
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They just might find you obsolete
C
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Verse 6
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member if you plan to stay
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Those who give can take away.
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Don't bite the hand that feeds you
Outro 1
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Gm
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • Gm

    3

  • D

  • F

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Power Play by Etta James is Bb major.

The primary chords used in Power Play are Bb, Eb, Bbm, F, Ab.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, Eb, Bbm, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Power Play is approximately 94 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Power Play using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Power Play. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Etta James.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Power Play to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Power Play by Etta James on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.