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Blueberries For Breakfast

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The Mamas & The Papas - Blueberries for Breakfast 
Capo 2
[Intro]
e|---------|--------|-------------|--------|----------------|--------|-------------|--------|------0----|
B|---------|--------|-------------|--------|----------------|--------|-------------|--------|------2----|
G|-----2-4-|2-------|----------2-4|-2------|----2-------2-4-|-2------|----------2-4|-2------|------2----|
D|-2-4-----|--------|----4-2-4----|--------|------4-2-4-----|--------|----4-2-4----|--------|------2----|
A|---------|--------|-------------|--------|----------------|--------|-------------|--------|------0----|
E|---------|--------|-------------|--------|----------------|--------|-------------|--------|-----------|
 DBlueberries for Abreakfast, C#7love in the afternF#moon, 
DButterflies in my trAousers C#munder the August mF#oon 
 DBlueberries for Abreakfast, C#7love in the afternF#moon, 
DButterflies in my trAousers C#munder the August mF#oon 
[Verse 1] 
 DDrive you to the Aairport; C#7wait till it’s time to F#mgo. 
I’ve Dchecked the Aweather report; C#7they say it will not F#msnow 
And Dall the planes can come and Ago. 
But DI think the ceiling is too Alow, so you can’t go.
[Chorus]
 DBlueberries for Abreakfast, C#7love in the afterF#mnoon, 
DButterflies in my Atrousers C#munder the August F#moon 
[Verse 2]
DThe New York Afirefly rain C#7burning just a little too F#mbright.
DManhattan Afirefly, C#mnever make it through the nF#ight. 
DSomehow she came out alAright; 
DThrough the darkness, see her Alight shining bright.
[Chorus]
 DBlueberries for Abreakfast, C#7love in the afterF#mnoon, 
DButterflies in my Atrousers C#munder the August F#moon
[Verse 3]
 DI’m gonna have to Acall the cops, C#7if you don’t leave me aF#mlone.
DStop waiting at the Abus stop, C#7trying to walk me hF#mome. 
The DFBI, the CIA, you know they'll never leave you aAlone
 DAnd I will cut you to the Abone.
[Outro]
 DBlueberries for Abreakfast, C#7love in the afterF#mnoon, 
DButterflies in my Atrousers C#munder the August F#moon
 DBlueberries for Abreakfast, C#7love in the afterF#mnoon, 
DButterflies in my Atrousers C#munder the August F#moon

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The story behind the song

The Mamas & the Papas were a significant American folk rock vocal group from the 1960s, known for their vocal harmonies and their impact on the counterculture music scene. This song, appearing on their 1971 album People Like Us, showcases their distinctive sound. Playing this song can evoke a sense of sweet, simple pleasures, much like the image of blueberries for breakfast.

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Blueberries For Breakfast

by The Mamas & The Papas

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

C#7

F#m

C#m

The Mamas & The Papas - Blueberries for Breakfast

Capo 2

[Intro]

e|---------|--------|-------------|--------|----------------|--------|-------------|--------|------0----|

B|---------|--------|-------------|--------|----------------|--------|-------------|--------|------2----|

G|-----2-4-|2-------|----------2-4|-2------|----2-------2-4-|-2------|----------2-4|-2------|------2----|

D|-2-4-----|--------|----4-2-4----|--------|------4-2-4-----|--------|----4-2-4----|--------|------2----|

A|---------|--------|-------------|--------|----------------|--------|-------------|--------|------0----|

E|---------|--------|-------------|--------|----------------|--------|-------------|--------|-----------|

D A C#7 F#m

Blueberries for breakfast, love in the afternoon,

D A C#m F#

Butterflies in my trousers under the August moon

D A C#7 F#m

Blueberries for breakfast, love in the afternoon,

D A C#m F#

Butterflies in my trousers under the August moon

[Verse 1]

D A C#7 F#m

Drive you to the airport; wait till it’s time to go.

D A C#7 F#m

I’ve checked the weather report; they say it will not snow

D A

And all the planes can come and go.

D A

But I think the ceiling is too low, so you can’t go.

[Chorus]

D A C#7 F#m

Blueberries for breakfast, love in the afternoon,

D A C#m F#

Butterflies in my trousers under the August moon

[Verse 2]

D A C#7 F#m

The New York firefly rain burning just a little too bright.

D A C#m F#

Manhattan firefly, never make it through the night.

D A

Somehow she came out alright;

D A

Through the darkness, see her light shining bright.

[Chorus]

D A C#7 F#m

Blueberries for breakfast, love in the afternoon,

D A C#m F#

Butterflies in my trousers under the August moon

[Verse 3]

D A C#7 F#m

I’m gonna have to call the cops, if you don’t leave me alone.

D A C#7 F#m

Stop waiting at the bus stop, trying to walk me home.

D A

The FBI, the CIA, you know they'll never leave you alone

D A

And I will cut you to the bone.

[Outro]

D A C#7 F#m

Blueberries for breakfast, love in the afternoon,

D A C#m F#

Butterflies in my trousers under the August moon

D A C#7 F#m

Blueberries for breakfast, love in the afternoon,

D A C#m F#

Butterflies in my trousers under the August moon

About Blueberries For Breakfast Chords by The Mamas & The Papas

Learn how to play Blueberries For Breakfast by The Mamas & The Papas with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Blueberries For Breakfast chords”, “Blueberries For Breakfast guitar chords”, or “The Mamas & The Papas Blueberries For Breakfast 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 Blueberries For Breakfast chords and for experienced players who want accurate Blueberries For Breakfast lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G, D, A, E, C#7.

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