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Pollywog In A Bog

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Pollywog In A Bog - Barenaked Ladies
[Intro]
|  F     A   C|   Bb   Bb   A|      G   D|    C     F|
[Verse 1] (ska feel - off beats)
In a Fpuddle by the trail, BbFlips his tiny tail,
GmJust like a great big whale, But Bbsmaller than a Fsnail
[Chorus]
He's a Fpollywog in a bog, BbSwims under soggy logs,
GmOne day he'll be a frog, BbPollywog in a Fbog
FOh, oh, oh  Bboh, oh, oh
GmOooooooooh, Bboh, oh, ohF  
[Verse 2]
OverFhead a cedar tree, BbGives the shade he needs
GmMunching while he feeds, On Bblily pads and wFeeds
FKnows not where he's from, Or Bbhow his life had begun
GmHe's not the only one, And Csoon he'll breathe through lunBbgs
[Bridge] (4/4 feel - down beats)
(Bb)                                           Gm  C7  
    It's hard to believe, With the arms you'll receive
You'll lift your F7head, Above the Ebwater and Bbbreathe
(Bb)                                       Gm  C7  
     Gills shrink away, And may there come a day
When you Ebreach the sDm7hore, With a whole Cm7world to exFplore
(New bass line)
|  Bb     D   F|   Eb   Eb   D|      C   G|    F    Bb|
[Rap] (ska feel - off beats)
BbRibbit, ribbit, a tadpole exhibit
It's a Ebtransformation no one can inhibit
AmCmphibian change may seem strange
Take them Ebgills and the tail and they Bball rearrange
BbOut come the legs for the (jump, jump)
EbHop to the top of the (stump, stump)
CmOut come the legs for the (jump, jump)
EbHop to the top of the (Bbstump, stump)
[Verse 3]
BbWhere the mud is deep, EbFrost will soon creep
CmAnd without a peep, A Ebfrog is fast aBbsleep
[Chorus]
It was a Bbpollywog in a bog, EbSwam under soggy logs
CmIn the morning fog, EbPollywog in a Bbbog
BbOh, oh, oh  EbOh, oh, oh
CmOooooooooh, EbOh, oh, ohBb  
It was a Bbpollywog in a bog, EbSwam under soggy logs
CmIn the morning fog, EbPollywog in a Bbbog

All chords in this song (13)

The story behind the song

This song comes from the Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies, known for their blend of pop and rock songwriting with folk-inspired acoustic arrangements. Their music often features vocal harmonies and lyrics that move between humor and more serious themes. "Pollywog In A Bog" appears on their release Snacktime!, and playing it might evoke a whimsical, lighthearted journey into a small, vibrant world.

AI-written from these sources:Barenaked Ladies — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Pollywog In A Bog

by Barenaked Ladies

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Pollywog In A Bog - Barenaked Ladies

[Intro]

F A C Bb Bb A G D C F

| | | | |

[Verse 1] (ska feel - off beats)

F Bb

In a puddle by the trail, Flips his tiny tail,

Gm Bb F

Just like a great big whale, But smaller than a snail

[Chorus]

F Bb

He's a pollywog in a bog, Swims under soggy logs,

Gm Bb F

One day he'll be a frog, Pollywog in a bog

F Bb

Oh, oh, oh oh, oh, oh

Gm Bb F

Oooooooooh, oh, oh, oh

[Verse 2]

F Bb

Overhead a cedar tree, Gives the shade he needs

Gm Bb F

Munching while he feeds, On lily pads and weeds

F Bb

Knows not where he's from, Or how his life had begun

Gm C Bb

He's not the only one, And soon he'll breathe through lungs

[Bridge] (4/4 feel - down beats)

Bb Gm C7

()

It's hard to believe, With the arms you'll receive

F7 Eb Bb

You'll lift your head, Above the water and breathe

Bb Gm C7

()

Gills shrink away, And may there come a day

Eb Dm7 Cm7 F

When you reach the shore, With a whole world to explore

(New bass line)

Bb D F Eb Eb D C G F Bb

| | | | |

[Rap] (ska feel - off beats)

Ribbit, ribbit, a tadpole exhibit

It's a transformation no one can inhibit

Amphibian change may seem strange

Eb Bb

Take them gills and the tail and they all rearrange

Out come the legs for the (jump, jump)

Hop to the top of the (stump, stump)

Out come the legs for the (jump, jump)

Eb Bb

Hop to the top of the (stump, stump)

[Verse 3]

Bb Eb

Where the mud is deep, Frost will soon creep

Cm Eb Bb

And without a peep, A frog is fast asleep

[Chorus]

Bb Eb

It was a pollywog in a bog, Swam under soggy logs

Cm Eb Bb

In the morning fog, Pollywog in a bog

Bb Eb

Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh

Cm Eb Bb

Oooooooooh, Oh, oh, oh

Bb Eb

It was a pollywog in a bog, Swam under soggy logs

Cm Eb Bb

In the morning fog, Pollywog in a bog

About Pollywog In A Bog Chords by Barenaked Ladies

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