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J. Geils Band - Centerfold Chords

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ChordsG, F, C, Em, Am, D
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

  • Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
  • Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
  • Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
  • Guitar Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-0-0-0Guitar Em chord diagram
  • Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
  • Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram

[Opening]
[G]Na na, na [F]na na na, [C]na na na, na na [F]na na na na
[G]Does she walk? [F]Does she talk? [C]Does she come com[F]plete?
My [G]homeroom homeroom [F]angel always [C]pulled me from my [F]seat
[G]She was pure like [F]snowflakes, no[C]one could ever [F]stain
The [G]memory of my [F]angel, could [C]never cause me [F]pain
[Em]Years go by I’m lookin’ through a [Am]girly maga[C]zine [D]
And [Em]there’s my homeroom angel on the [Am]pages in be[C]tween [D]

[chorus]
My [G]blood runs [F]cold, my [C]memory has [F]just been sold
My [G]angel is the [F]centerfold, [C]angel is the [F]centerfold
My [G]blood runs [F]cold, my [C]memory has [F]just been sold
[G] [F] [C]Angel is the [F]centerfold

[verse 2]
[G]Slipped me notes [F]under the desk while [C]I was thinking a[F]bout her [C]dress
[G]I was shy I [F]turned away, be[C]fore she caught my [F]eye
[G]I was shakin’ [F]in my shoes, when [C]ever she flashed those [F]baby blues
[G]Something had a [F]hold on me when [C]angel passed close [F]by
[Em]Those soft and fuzzy sweaters, too [Am]magical to [C]touch [D]
Too [Em]see her in that negligee is [Am]really just too [C]much [D]

[chorus]
My [G]blood runs [F]cold, my [C]memory has [F]just been sold
My [G]angel is the [F]centerfold, [C]angel is the [F]centerfold
My [G]blood runs [F]cold, my [C]memory has [F]just been sold
[G] [F] [C]Angel is the [F]centerfold

[chorus]
[G]Na na, na [F]na na na, [C]na na na, na na [F]na na na na
[G]Na na, na [F]na na na, [C]na na na, na na [F]na na na na
[G]Na na, na [F]na na na, [C]na na na, na na [F]na na na na
[G]Na na, na [F]na na na, [C]na na na, na na [F]na na na na

[Closing]
[G]It’s okay I [F]understand this [C]ain’t no never[F]never land
I [G]hope that when this [F]issue’s gone I’ll [C]see you when your [F]clothes are on
[G]Take you car, [F]yes we will we’ll [C]take your car and [F]drive it
We’ll [G]take it to a [F]motel room and [C]take ’em off in [F]private
[Em]A part of me has just been ripped
The [Am]pages from my [C]mind are [D]stripped
[Em]Oh no, I can’t deny it [Am]oh yea, I [C]guess I gotta [D]buy it!

[chorus]
My [G]blood runs [F]cold, my [C]memory has [F]just been sold
My [G]angel is the [F]centerfold, [C]angel is the [F]centerfold
My [G]blood runs [F]cold, my [C]memory has [F]just been sold
[G] [F] [C]Angel is the [F]centerfold

[chorus]
[G]Na na, na [F]na na na, [C]na na na, na na [F]na na na na
[G]Na na, na [F]na na na, [C]na na na, na na [F]na na na na
[G]Na na, na [F]na na na, [C]na na na, na na [F]na na na na
[G]Na na, na [F]na na na, [C]na na na, na na [F]na na na na

[outro]
[C]

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ArtistThe J. Geils Band
AlbumFreeze Frame
GenresPop
Year1981
KeyG

How to play Centerfold on Guitar (Step-by-step)

The J. Geils Band - Centerfold on guitar requires 6 chords and 9 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Centerfold uses these transitions most often: F → C (35), C → F (33), and G → F (33). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - F chord transition.

1. G → F chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

To move from G to F;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.
G to F

2. F → C chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram

To move from F to C;

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
  4. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
F to C

3. F → Em chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-0-0-0Guitar Em chord diagram

To move from F to Em;

  1. While playing F, first lift your index finger and pinky.
  2. Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
F to Em

4. Em → Am chord transition

Guitar Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-0-0-0Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram

To move from Em to Am;

  1. Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Place index finger on B string fret 1.
Em to Am

5. Am → C chord transition

To move from Am to C;

  1. Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.

6. C → D chord transition

To move from C to D;

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.

7. D → Em chord transition

To move from D to Em;

  1. While playing D, lift your index finger from G string fret 2.
  2. Lift your middle finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to D string fret 2.

8. D → G chord transition

To move from D to G;

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

9. C → G chord transition

To move from C to G;

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

Centerfold chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Centerfold.

  • Centerfold includes 157 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.04% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Centerfold contains 6 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Centerfold connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → C: 40%
    • F → G: 21%
    After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → G: 35%
    • C → F: 16%
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