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Shudder to Think – Hot One Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chord progression of Shudder to Think – Hot One on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Verse 1]
Am C/G Am/F
Well, you’re the grand one, have you noticed
Am C/G Am/F
When you walk in all the fairy boys get very nervous
C C/B Am G F
Well, my starship doesn’t want me and neither does his world
F
I’m glad I caught you on my view screen, sailor

[Verse 2]
Am C/G Am/F
You’re the grand one, come and court me
Am C/G Am/F
‘Cause this wooing is what I’m wanting
C C/B Am G F
When my spacesuit comes to warm me and hold me like a God
F F# G
I am the captain of the gravity, Maxwell, everywhere I see your faces

[Chorus]
C F C F
Hot One, from a starship over Venus to the Sun
C C# Dm F
But, it’s a crime, you’re mistaken, a momentary seizure of love
Dm
Oh, love

[Instrumental] x2
Am C/G Am/F

[Verse 3]
Am C/G Am/F
Well, you’re the grand one, but darling, I’m a mess
Am C/G Am/F
I’ve got human minds we can form but the boys are not impressed
C C/B Am G F
When my spacesuit comes to warm me just hold me like a God
F F# G
I’ll be the captain of the gravity, Maxwell
G
I see your faces in the strangest places

[Chorus]
C F C F
Hot One yeah, from a starship over Venus to the Sun
C C# Dm F
But, it’s a crime, you’re mistaken, momentary seizure of love

C F C F
Hot One yeah, from a starship over Venus to the Sun
C C# Dm F
But, it’s a drag, you’re so mean, destroying my belief in, in love
Dm
Oh, love

How to play Hot One: key, chords and progression

Hot One by Shudder to Think is built around A minor (no sharps or flats), with 10 chords in all: Am, C/G, Am/F, C, C/B, G, F, F#, C# and Dm.

Most of the song cycles through Am – C/G – Am/F – Am (i – III – i – i in A minor). Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Good to know: on guitar, F, F# and C# need a barre or movable shape. Take the change into them slowly at first; piano and ukulele players have it easier.