Now playing

My First Rock Concert

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

My First Rock Concert 
Dave Bidini - Blue Hysteria 
Transcribed - Ira Aikman  
My Gfirst rock concert was a stadium affair 
our Cdads drove us dDown to the Gfront gates there, 
GAnd we looked at all the people and all their rock-n-roll hair, 
And for the Cvery first Dtime i smelled Gdope in the air, 
And we saw EELO, Cbut they Gsucked.
But DMeatloaf was wicked, so we gave it up for the fat man. (Gave Cit up for Meat) D  
My Gsecond rock show I was offered some pot, 
But i reCfused to Dbe swayed or to be cGaught by a cop. 
GGeddy, Alex, Neil: they played penultimate rock, 
CAnd for the veDry last song they Gset off five flash pots, 
EMy friend Chad an epileptic fitG. 
DBut the crowd cheered him on cause they thought that he Cwas dancing. 
D(Thought that he was a fool on his back.) 
GMy third rock show was an epochal day, 
CIt was ouDt at the ex, beGneath the Alpine way 
GAerosmith and Goddo, they were okay, 
But Cwhen i saw the RaDmones and it changed Gthe way i saw the worlEd. 
CI saw eveGrything. 
DSo I bought a leather jacket, cut holes iCn my jeans. 
DWhen my parents saw my pants, then they took away the caCr keys for two dDays. 
GThe Specials, Gand of Four, and all the new wave. 
I saw the Birthday CParty plaDy with Nick Cave. G  
GI saw XTC twice, I thought Paul Weller was Christ. 
CI even mDet Michael Stipe, he was Gdistant but he was nice. 
EJoe Jackson saveCd my lifGe 
DAt Massey Hall, I got up and i started tCo dance 
DBig ol' cop, he grabbed me, and pinned mCe against the stage. 
DCop reached down, and he took the hat ofCf my head. 
DThen Joe reached down and he took the haCt off the cops head, 
DSo i wiggled free and i ran up into the bCalcony and swan Ddived. 
GNow it's many years later and I'm up on the stage, 
CSometimeDs i feel a little Glike a bird in a cage. 
GUnder these lights you're either a mouse or a sage, 
CMusic belDies oneG's actual age. 
EIs it juCst a passing churGn (yeah, could be, could be)? 
DLike a rusty car, hair style, or an old shirt (shCirt shirt), 
DA CHUM chart, an 8 track, or a gaCte-folds double Dlive. 
GOh CyDeaGh, I was there

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

My First Rock Concert

by Rheostatics

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

My First Rock Concert

Dave Bidini - Blue Hysteria

Transcribed - Ira Aikman

My first rock concert was a stadium affair

C D G

our dads drove us down to the front gates there,

And we looked at all the people and all their rock-n-roll hair,

C D G

And for the very first time i smelled dope in the air,

E C G

And we saw ELO, but they sucked.

D C D

But Meatloaf was wicked, so we gave it up for the fat man. (Gave it up for Meat)

My second rock show I was offered some pot,

C D G

But i refused to be swayed or to be caught by a cop.

Geddy, Alex, Neil: they played penultimate rock,

C D G

And for the very last song they set off five flash pots,

E C G

My friend had an epileptic fit.

D C

But the crowd cheered him on cause they thought that he was dancing.

(Thought that he was a fool on his back.)

My third rock show was an epochal day,

C D G

It was out at the ex, beneath the Alpine way

Aerosmith and Goddo, they were okay,

C D G E

But when i saw the Ramones and it changed the way i saw the world.

C G

I saw everything.

D C

So I bought a leather jacket, cut holes in my jeans.

D C D

When my parents saw my pants, then they took away the car keys for two days.

The Specials, Gand of Four, and all the new wave.

C D G

I saw the Birthday Party play with Nick Cave.

I saw XTC twice, I thought Paul Weller was Christ.

C D G

I even met Michael Stipe, he was distant but he was nice.

E C G

Joe Jackson saved my life

D C

At Massey Hall, I got up and i started to dance

D C

Big ol' cop, he grabbed me, and pinned me against the stage.

D C

Cop reached down, and he took the hat off my head.

D C

Then Joe reached down and he took the hat off the cops head,

D C D

So i wiggled free and i ran up into the balcony and swan dived.

Now it's many years later and I'm up on the stage,

C D G

Sometimes i feel a little like a bird in a cage.

Under these lights you're either a mouse or a sage,

C D G

Music belies one's actual age.

E C G

Is it just a passing churn (yeah, could be, could be)?

D C

Like a rusty car, hair style, or an old shirt (shirt shirt),

D C D

A CHUM chart, an 8 track, or a gate-folds double live.

G C D G

Oh yeah, I was there

About My First Rock Concert Chords by Rheostatics

Learn how to play My First Rock Concert by Rheostatics with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “My First Rock Concert chords”, “My First Rock Concert guitar chords”, or “Rheostatics My First Rock Concert chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy My First Rock Concert chords and for experienced players who want accurate My First Rock Concert lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D, E, A.

FAQ — My First Rock Concert by Rheostatics

How do I play "My First Rock Concert" by Rheostatics on guitar?

Open the free chords for "My First Rock Concert" by Rheostatics on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "My First Rock Concert" by Rheostatics free?

Yes. The chords for "My First Rock Concert" by Rheostatics are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "My First Rock Concert" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "My First Rock Concert" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "My First Rock Concert"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "My First Rock Concert" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "My First Rock Concert" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "My First Rock Concert" by Rheostatics with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Rheostatics below.

What key is "My First Rock Concert" in?

The chords for "My First Rock Concert" show the original chord names (including G, C, D, E, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.