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Key:    Bb major
Tuning: EADGBE
Notes: Feel free to throw in some 7ths, especially in the verses. Power chords work well 
do full-ish chords.
[CHORDS]
Bb: 688766 or x13331
Eb: x68886
F: x 8 10 10 10 8 or 133211
Gm: 355333
Ab: 466544
[Verse 1]
BbThis is it
It's tEbime 4 U 2 go 2 the wireBb  
U will hBbit
EbCuz U got the burnin' desireBb  
It's your time Bb(Time)
U goEbt the horn so why don't U blow itBb  
U are fine Bb(Fine)
U're filtEbhy cute and, baby, U know itBb  
[Chorus]
BbCream - Get oFn top
Cream - U will cop
Cream - Don't U stop
EbCream - ShGm-boogie boBbp
[Verse 2]
BbU're so good
EbBaby, there ain't nobody better (Ain't Bbnobody better)
BbSo U should
EbNever ever go by the letter (Never Bbever)
BbU're so cool (Cool)
EbEverything U do is success (OohBb)
BbMake the rules (Rules)
EbThen break 'em all cuz U are the bestBb  
Yes U are
[Chorus]
BbCream - Get oFn top
Cream - U will cop
Cream - Don't U stop
EbCream - ShGm-boogie boBbp
[Verse 3]
Bb Eb
Bb
BbDo your dance
EbWhy should U wait any longer?Bb  
Take your chanceBb  
EbIt could only make U strongerBb  
BbIt's your time (It's your time)
EbU got the horn so why don't U blow it (Go on anBbd blow it)
BbU're so fine (U're so fine)
EbU're filthy cute and, baby, U know it, U Bbknow it (U know it, U know it, come on)
[Chorus]
BbCream - Get oFn top
Cream - U will cop
Cream - Don't U ever stop
EbCream - ShGm-boogie boBbp
[Outro]
N.C.
Cream {x2}
EbCream - ShGm-boogie boBbp
BbCream F{x2}
BbCream - Don'Ft U stop
EbCream - ShGm-boogie boBbp

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

This song, from Prince's 13th studio album Diamonds and Pearls, was reportedly written by Prince while looking at himself in the mirror. It's a playful and confident anthem, celebrating self-admiration and allure. The lyrics exude a sense of knowing one's own appeal and the power it holds. It plays like a strutting declaration of self-assured magnetism.

AI-written from these sources:Cream (Prince song) — Wikipedia ↗The Revolution (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Cream

by Prince

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Key: Bb major

Tuning: EADGBE

Notes: Feel free to throw in some 7ths, especially in the verses. Power chords work well

do full-ish chords.

[CHORDS]

Bb: 688766 or x13331

Eb: x68886

F: x 8 10 10 10 8 or 133211

Gm: 355333

Ab: 466544

[Verse 1]

This is it

Eb Bb

It's time 4 U 2 go 2 the wire

U will hit

Eb Bb

Cuz U got the burnin' desire

It's your time (Time)

Eb Bb

U got the horn so why don't U blow it

U are fine (Fine)

Eb Bb

U're filthy cute and, baby, U know it

[Chorus]

Bb F

Cream - Get on top

Cream - U will cop

Cream - Don't U stop

Eb Gm Bb

Cream - Sh-boogie bop

[Verse 2]

U're so good

Eb Bb

Baby, there ain't nobody better (Ain't nobody better)

So U should

Eb Bb

Never ever go by the letter (Never ever)

U're so cool (Cool)

Eb Bb

Everything U do is success (Ooh)

Make the rules (Rules)

Eb Bb

Then break 'em all cuz U are the best

Yes U are

[Chorus]

Bb F

Cream - Get on top

Cream - U will cop

Cream - Don't U stop

Eb Gm Bb

Cream - Sh-boogie bop

[Verse 3]

Bb Eb

Do your dance

Eb Bb

Why should U wait any longer?

Take your chance

Eb Bb

It could only make U stronger

It's your time (It's your time)

Eb Bb

U got the horn so why don't U blow it (Go on and blow it)

U're so fine (U're so fine)

Eb Bb

U're filthy cute and, baby, U know it, U know it (U know it, U know it, come on)

[Chorus]

Bb F

Cream - Get on top

Cream - U will cop

Cream - Don't U ever stop

Eb Gm Bb

Cream - Sh-boogie bop

[Outro]

N.C.

Cream {x2}

Eb Gm Bb

Cream - Sh-boogie bop

Bb F

Cream {x2}

Bb F

Cream - Don't U stop

Eb Gm Bb

Cream - Sh-boogie bop

About Cream Chords by Prince

Learn how to play Cream by Prince with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Cream chords”, “Cream guitar chords”, or “Prince Cream 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 Cream chords and for experienced players who want accurate Cream lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bb, Eb, F, Gm, Ab, C.

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