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Prelude To The Purse chords by
Frank Zappa
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Key: Gb major•
Verse 1
D
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I don't know that I'm on but I don't get the sound of that chair,

so you know where I'm at

And then he took it like this
Em
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B
B
2

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It's gonna fall on the Christmas
Em
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tree

I don't know that I'm actually on, but he actually took
D
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Em
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the thing and he ruffled it around and he says
E
E

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"O h, oh boy, am I gonna throw this
B
B
2

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down?", and then he...
A
A

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Then he went
E
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Second one's fun
D
D

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Em
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It was classic, because he knew it was on tape

But we're going to get something

to drink
Verse 2

We'll return,
E
E

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would you boys like anything to drink?
D
D

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Hey, analyze the purse

Yeah, yeah
E
E

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I'll give you a buck or so

No
D
D

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Give us a buck or so, we'll go get...
E
E

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Oh, Jesus, man, my ass

I can tell, man, you're a Catholic
Em
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C
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Right, I'll take your dollar Hey, where's the "or so"?
Verse 3
E
E

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D
D

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Where's the "or so"?

Or so?

You said "a buck or so"
E
E

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The "or so" when you get back

He gives you an "or so"

The or so for the torso, right?
Verse 4
E
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Who's driving?

He's funny

That guy with the nose?

Funny

He's a Catholic
Verse 5

Hey, what would you like to drink?
E
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Hey, how'd you know that?


What was your first clue?
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Was it the letter from the sister?

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Abm
Abm
4

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It was the Pomona Catholic High School
E
E

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report card

What do you want to drink?

Good clue

Well, just get something, I'll help you
D
D

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drink it

Come on, Raymond
A
A

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Kimosabe?

I don't have any money either

Hey, will one of you guys
E
E

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lend me some money?

I'll loan you some gray matter

Yeah, she does

Be right back

I'm gonna be a Catholic priest
Verse 6
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Any time you like
E
E

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But if you don't care to, that's
D
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all right because...
A
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Actually, acts, you know, casual
D
D

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Out the door we go
B
B
2

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But all the time we know that we're

on
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E

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We're showmen,

what do you want?
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E
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Yeah, we're gonna talk

about you
Verse 7
D
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Now you really get it out, smart- ass

I'd like to be a Catholic priest,

daddy

You see this?

Every month,
E
E

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42 dollars from each person in high school
D
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Oh yeah?
E
E

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Yeah, receipt right here

For the Syndicate

You bet

They're doing something
E
E

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weird going on there
F#m
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E
E

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See what else we can
F#m
F#m
2

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find here
D
D

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She's adding up her total
E
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D
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She just quit
F#m
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Here, come here Pull up a chair and analyze
Verse 8


the thing while I go take a leak

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Chords

  • D

  • Em

  • B

    2

  • E

  • A

  • C

  • Abm

    4

  • F#m

    2

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Prelude To The Purse?

The original key of Prelude To The Purse by Frank Zappa is Gb major.

What are the main chords for Prelude To The Purse?

The primary chords used in Prelude To The Purse are Gb, Abm, Eb, Ab, Db, Fb.

Do I need a capo to play Prelude To The Purse?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is Prelude To The Purse beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Gb, Abm, Eb, Ab, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Prelude To The Purse?

The tempo of Prelude To The Purse is approximately 33 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Prelude To The Purse?

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

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