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Penny

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Gmajor
90BPM
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Step 1 / 5Position: 2
1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open
Hello Idina fans! 'Penny' is as easy as it sounds. Your pinky and ring fingers stay
on the high e and b strings though the entire song.
Penny by Idina Menzel
Standard Tuning
Capo 5
G Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4 A7sus4
e|-3-----3-----3-----3-----3-----|
B|-3-----3-----3-----3-----3-----|
G|-0-----0-----0-----2-----0-----|
D|-0-----0-----2-----0-----2-----|
A|-2-----2-----3-----0-----0-----|
E|-3-----2-----0-----0-----0-----|
VERSES
G- Em7x4
Cadd9- A7sus4  
CHORUS
G- Cadd9x3
Em7- Dsus4  
BRIDGE
Em7- Cadd9  
Em7- Dsus4  
VERSE 1
GDon't know much about Em7practicing what I preach
GDon't know how to be envious Em7without jealousy
GDon't know how to hold my temper when I Em7have to get in the last word
GDon't know how to speak softly Em7and still be heard
Cadd9But before I lose everything and A7sus4everyone who loves me
CHORUS
GGod if you're listening would you Cadd9have a message sent
GCause I need to be a better lover Cadd9brother and a friend
GGod if you're listening would you Cadd9come up with some change
Em7Cause I wake up every morning with a Dsus4penny to my name
VERSE 2
GDon't know much about love cause I Em7get the same crap from every guy
GDon't know how to see the grass being Em7greener on my side
GDon't know much about wisdom Em7without being jaded
GDon't know how to take criticism Em7without feeling hated
Cadd9But before I lose everything and A7sus4everyone who loves me
CHORUS
BRIDGE
Em7Whoa man I'm everyCadd9thing I said I wouldn't be
Em7Standing here with nothing Dsus4will you help me
VERSE 3
GDon't know how to tell a joke without Em7putting my foot in my mouth
GDon't know how to be intimate Em7if I don't have a crowd
GDon't know how to be hopeful Em7what if they let me down
Cadd9I don't know how to keep myself from A7sus4hurting everyone
CHORUS x2
All chords in this song (5)

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About Penny Chords by Idina Menzel

Learn how to play Penny by Idina Menzel with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Penny chords”, “Penny guitar chords”, or “Idina Menzel Penny 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 Penny chords and for experienced players who want accurate Penny lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Em7, Cadd9, Dsus4, A7sus4, B.

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What key is "Penny" in?

The chords for "Penny" show the original chord names (including G, Em7, Cadd9, Dsus4, A7sus4, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.

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