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Permanent Wave

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[Chorus]
A                          D         A
Please call a doctor, I've been so depressed, 
       D              A       E
That I think that I'm finally breakin'.
  A                            D        A
I can't quite explain, I can't feel any pain, 
      D              A            E
But I know that this time I'm not fakin'.
C7  D7           A   C7  D7         A
Oh,  what can it be, oh  inside of me?
[Verse 1]
D7                       A
I saw my doctor he said, man you look sick. 
D7                          A
He said, I think you better do something quick.
D7                        A          F#m
He checked me over and he said I was fit. 
         Dsus2        F#m            Dsus2            F#m
What you need is a change, have a shave, find a chick.
[Verse 2]
D7                            A
Your body functions, but your hair's a disgrace. 
D7                            A
You shouldn't let it hang all over your face.
D7                         A           F#m
Change your image 'cos you look out of place. 
          Dsus2           F#m            Dsus2         F#m
Comb your hair, put on weight, try to look up to date.
[Chorus]
A                         D         A
Why don't you put in some permanent waves? 
            D                  A               E
You'll look smooth you'll look cool, you'll be laughing.
       A                            D                A
You'll get lots of dates, you'll be made, you'll get laid. 
           D        A               E
You'll get out and about, you'll be laughing.
C7  D7           A  C7       D7                  A
Oh,  you'll be O.K. once you get those permanent waves.
[Verse 3]
D7                          A
I was really up but now I'm down once again, 
D7                        A
I went out walking and it started to rain,
D7                              A                F#m
My perm washed out, it just got flushed down the drain, 
      Dsus2      F#m           Dsus2          F#m
My neurosis returned, I'm a wreck once again.
[Chorus]
    A                       D         A
But wait 'til I get back my permanent waves, 
        D             A               E
I'll be cool, I'll be smooth, I'll be laughing.
     A                       D         A
I'll be all the rage with my permanent waves, 
         D           A              E
And I'll start a new craze, I'll be laughing.
C7  D7        A  C7     D7               A
Oh, I'll be O.K. once I get my permanent waves

Permanent Wave chords and lyrics

Free chords for Permanent Wave by The Kinks. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

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[Verse 1]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
[Chorus]

Permanent Wave Chords by The Kinks

Learn how to play Permanent Wave by The Kinks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Permanent Wave chords”, “Permanent Wave guitar chords”, or “The Kinks Permanent Wave 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 Permanent Wave chords and for experienced players who want accurate Permanent Wave lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, E, C7, D7, F#m.

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Is "Permanent Wave" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Permanent Wave" by The Kinks with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Kinks below.

What key is "Permanent Wave" in?

The chords for "Permanent Wave" show the original chord names (including A, D, E, C7, D7, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.