Strange Things chords by Randy Newman (Official Version)

GuitarPianoUkulele

Db
Dbmaj7
Db7
Db6
Eb7
Ab7
Ab
Bbm7
Ab/C
Gb
F7
Bbm
Db/Ab
A7/G
F7/A
Bb7
A
Dbm
Eb

Intro 1

Dbmaj7

Db7

Db6

Dbmaj7

Db7

Db6

Verse 1
Db 
I was on top of the world, living high
Eb7 
It was right in my pocket
Ab7 
I was living the life
Things were just the way
Db 
they should be
Ab 
Bbm7 
Ab/C 
Db 
When   from out of the sky like a bomb
comes some little punk
Eb7 
in a rocket
Ab7 
Now all   of a sudden some strange things
Db 
Db7 
are happening to me

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Pre-chorus 1
Gb 
I had friends
F7 
I had lots of friends
Bbm 
Db/Ab 
Gb 
Now all   my friends are gone
Eb7 
Ab7 
And I'm doing the best I can to carry on
Db 
Dbmaj7 
Db7 
Db6 
Gb 
I had power (power)
A7/G 
I was respected (respected)
Ab 
F7/A 
Bb7 
But not    anymore
Eb7 
And I've lost  the love
Ab7 
of the one whom I adore

Chorus 1
Bbm 
Let me tell you about the strange
Gb 
Ab 
things are happening to me
Bbm 
Gb 
Ab 
Strange things
A 
Dbm 
Gb 
Strange things are happening to me
Eb 
Ab7 
Ain't no doubt about
Db 
Dbmaj7 
Db7 
Db6 
it
Db 
Dbmaj7 
Db7 
Db6 

Verse 2
Db 
You got someone you think you know well
Eb7 
It turns out a stranger
Ab7 
The minute you turn your back
Db 
You're in it all by yourself
Ab 
Bbm7 
Ab/C 
Db 
They laugh at your jokes
You think you're doing quite well
Eb7 
But you're in danger, boy
Ab7 
You end   up alone, forgotten,
Db 
way up on the shelf

Chorus 2
Bbm 
Gb 
Ab 
Strange things are happening to me
Bbm 
Gb 
Ab 
Strange things
A 
Dbm 
Gb 
Strange things are happening to me
Eb 
Ab7 
Ain't no doubt about
Db 
Dbmaj7 
Db7 
Db6 
it
Db 
Dbmaj7 
Db7 
Db6 

Chorus 3
Bbm 
Gb 
Ab 
Strange things are happening to me
Bbm 
Gb 
Ab 
Strange things
A 
Dbm 
Gb 
Strange things are happening to me
Eb 
Ab7 
Db 
Dbmaj7 
Db7 
Db6 
Db 
Dbmaj7 
Db7 
Db6 

Outro 1
Db 
Dbmaj7 
Db7 
Db6 
Strange
Db 
Dbmaj7 
Db7 
Db6 
things
Db 
Dbmaj7 
Db7 
Db6 
Strange
Db 
Dbmaj7 
Db7 
Db6 
things
[Repeat and fade]

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GuitarPianoUkulele

Db
Dbmaj7
Db7
Db6
Eb7
Ab7
Ab
Bbm7
Ab/C
Gb
F7
Bbm
Db/Ab
A7/G
F7/A
Bb7
A
Dbm
Eb

Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: AdvancedKey: Db majorBPM: 136

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

Db: x-4-6-6-6-x
Dbmaj7: x-4-6-5-6-x
Db7: x-4-6-4-6-x
Db6: x-4-3-3-2-x
Eb7: x-x-1-3-2-3
Ab7: 4-6-4-5-4-4
Ab: 4-6-6-5-4-4
Bbm7: x-1-3-1-2-x
Ab/C: 8-6-6-8-x-x
Gb: 2-4-4-3-2-2
F7: 1-3-1-2-1-1
Bbm: x-1-3-3-2-x
Db/Ab: 4-x-6-6-6-x
A7/G: 3-x-2-2-2-x
F7/A: 5-x-3-5-4-x
Bb7: x-1-3-1-3-x
A: x-0-2-2-2-0
Dbm: x-4-6-6-5-x
Eb: x-6-8-8-8-x

Accurately transcribed by the GuitarTuna team.

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This is the definitive original version of Strange Things by Randy Newman, 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 Db major. It is designed for experienced players looking to reproduce the full sonic intent and artistic expression of Randy Newman.

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