The Spotlight Kid chords by
Captain Beefheart And Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band

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Key: A major•

Verse 1

G

G

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Said the momma to the baby in the corn

You are my first born

You shall here on in be known

as The Spotlight Kid

And the mornin' cry of the rooster

C

C

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G

G

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The baby lay alone

C

C

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Ab

Ab

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G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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And the old cow in the green grass

C

C

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G

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C

C

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Shed white tears in the red

Ab

Ab

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G

G

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D

D

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hot sun

G

G

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And The Spotlight Kid stood

under the moon that evenin'

C

C

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D

D

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G

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Givin' her alibis and eatin' her

C

C

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D

D

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G

G

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C

C

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a la modes

G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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A

A

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G

G

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And the green frogs croakin'

C

C

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G

G

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A

A

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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around his abode

C

C

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G

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C

C

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G

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C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

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And the mud cat pond by the old willow road

C

C

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Ab

Ab

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G

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Gm

Gm

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G

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D

D

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C

C

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G

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Gm

Gm

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C

C

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C#

C#

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G

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C

C

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C#

C#

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G

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All night the village waited and The Spotlight

Gm

Gm

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G

G

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Kid never showed

She was up on the mountain

Gm

Gm

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G

G

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Tellin' her alibis and eatin' her

Gm

Gm

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G

G

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a la modes

C

C

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G

G

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Momma still knew she was the one

C

C

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G

G

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She was the one who stole the pie

C

C

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G

G

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from old Momma Eye

C

C

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G

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Window bare rockin' chair groanin'

C

C

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G

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like a grizzly bear

C

C

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A

A

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And the ice cream search

G

G

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in' high and low

C

C

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G

G

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For his a la modes for his

C

C

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G

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C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

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a la modes

C

C

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All night the village waited and

G

G

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The Spotlight Kid never showed

C

C

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G

G

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She was up on the mountain

tellin' her alibis

D

D

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C

C

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And eatin' her a la modes

G

G

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Gm

Gm

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C

C

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C#

C#

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G

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D

D

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G

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D

D

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C

C

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G

G

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Chords

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Ab
D
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Gm
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Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Spotlight Kid?

The original key of The Spotlight Kid by Captain Beefheart and Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band is A major.

What are the main chords for The Spotlight Kid?

The primary chords used in The Spotlight Kid are A, D, Bb, E, B, Am.

Do I need a capo to play The Spotlight Kid?

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

Is The Spotlight Kid beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Spotlight Kid?

The tempo of The Spotlight Kid is approximately 44 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for The Spotlight Kid?

You can easily change the key of The Spotlight Kid 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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