Superstition

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Superstition by Stevie Wonder
Tuned half step down
[Intro]
Riff 1 B7   C7   Bb7  A7  
eb|------------------------------------|------------------|
Bb|------------------------------------|--7---8---6---5---|
Gb|------------------------------------|--8---9---7---6---|
Db|---------5----------------5---------|--7---8---6---5---|
Ab|---7-5-7----5-5h7-----5-7----5-5h7--|--9--10---8---7---|
Eb|-0-~-~-~-~--------5-7---------------|--7---8---6---5---|
Riff 1 x4
[Verse 1]
Riff 1 Riff 1
Very superstitious, writing's on the wall
Riff 1 Riff 1
Very superstitious, ladders 'bout to fall
Riff 1 Riff 1
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Riff 1 Riff 1
Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past
When you belB7ieve in thiC7ngs that you dB7on't understBb7and
A7   B7N.C. Riff 1 x2
Then you suffer, superstition ain't the way
[Verse 2]
Riff 1 Riff 1
Very superstitious, wash your face and hands
Riff 1 Riff 1
Rid me of the problem, do all that you can
Riff 1 Riff 1
Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin' strong
Riff 1 Riff 1
You don't wanna save me, sad is my song
When you belB7ieve in thiC7ngs that you dB7on't understBb7and
A7   B7N.C. Riff 1 x2
Then you suffer, superstition ain't the way
[Instrumental]
B7   C7   B7   Bb7   A7   B7Riff 1 x2
Ahhhhhhhhhhh
[Verse 3]
Riff 1 Riff 1
Very superstitious, nothin' more to say
Riff 1 Riff 1
Very superstitious, the devil's on his way
Riff 1 Riff 1
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Riff 1 Riff 1
Seven years of bad luck, good things in your past
When you belB7ieve in thiC7ngs that you dB7on't understBb7and
A7   B7N.C. Riff 1 Riff 1
Then you suffer, superstition ain't the way, no no no
[Outro]
Repeat Riff 1 and fade
All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

"Superstition" delves into the negative effects of popular superstitions, exploring the anxieties and fears they can create. Stevie Wonder, known for his innovative use of synthesizers and electronic instruments, crafted this song for his Talking Book album. The iconic riff and much of the song were improvised on the spot, building around a drum beat. Playing this song, you channel a powerful funk energy, a warning against letting unfounded beliefs dictate your life.

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