Cooped Up chords
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[Intro: Post Malone]
F G Dm7 Em7
[Chorus: Post Malone]
F
I'm about to pull up
G
Hit switch, pull curtain (Hit switch, pull curtain)
Dm7
And I've been waitin' so long
Em7
Now I gotta resurface (I gotta resurface)
F
And yeah, we 'bout to toast up
G
All that bread that we burnin' (Burnin', burnin', burnin')
Dm7
'Cause I've been feelin' cooped up (Yeah)
Em7
I've been fuckin' cooped up (Mm-mm-mm)
[Verse 1: Post Malone]
F
Yeah, I'm off the Bud Light, not the bourbon (Mm)
G
I might chop the roof off the Suburban (Skrrt)
Dm7
Tried to Bia Nice Guy, John Terzian (Wow)
Em7
'Til I started throwin' up in your Birkin (Ooh)
F
Then I woke up in the mornin' (I woke up in the)
G
Police showed up at my door with a warrant (Fuck that shit)
Dm7
I remember flushin' somethin' down the toilet (Flush, flush)
Em7
Guess you gotta let me off with a warnin'
F
Return of the Mack (Ah)
G
Feelin' like an outcast, I'm the only guy in slacks
Dm7
That'll cost you three stacks (Three stacks, three stacks)
Em7
Now you savin' that check, why you takin' my swag?
F
Can you give me that back?
Gucci my Prada, Miyake (Ooh)
G
Louis, Bottega, and Tommy
Dm7 Em7
All of these things on my body, let's party (Ah, ah, ah)
[Chorus: Post Malone]
F
I'm about to pull up
G
Hit switch, pull curtain (Hit switch, pull curtain)
Dm7
And I've been waitin' so long
Em7
Now I gotta resurface (I gotta resurface)
F
And yeah, we 'bout to toast up
G
All that bread that we burnin' (Burnin', burnin', burnin')
Dm7
'Cause I've been feelin' cooped up (Yeah)
Em7
I've been fuckin' cooped up (Mm-mm-mm)
[Verse 2: Roddy Ricch]
F
Shit, gotta pull up
G
Pull up, I'ma pull up
Dm7
I pull up, ayy
Em7
Got black minks all on the road, woah, woah
F
Got hella hoes poppin' 'dro, woah, woah
G
In every hood, they show us love, woah, woah
Dm7
Partner in crime with me while we whippin' in the spaceship
Em7
Got it out the pavement, now we gettin' payment
F
Everybody 'round me gettin' money, it's too contagious
G
Kept it solid, now we real rich to they amazement
Dm7
I pulled up the Black Badge 'cause it was cleaner
Em7
I 'member I was just posted up with the demons
F
And Posty took me on my first damn tour date
G
He had me rockin' every night, sold out arenas
Dm7
I'm project nigga, I never thought I would see shit
Em7
I tried to tell you, you prolly wouldn't believe us
[Chorus: Post Malone]
F
I'm about to pull up
G
Hit switch, pull curtain (Hit switch, pull curtain)
Dm7
And I've been waitin' so long
Em7
Now I gotta resurface (I gotta resurface)
F
And yeah, we 'bout to toast up
G
All that bread that we burnin' (Burnin', burnin', burnin')
Dm7
'Cause I've been feelin' cooped up (Yeah)
Em7
I've been fuckin' cooped up (Mm-mm-mm)
[Bridge: Post Malone]
F
'Til the daylight come, 'til the daylight come
G
I got Saké in my tummy, cigarette in my lungs
Dm7
It's eleven in the mornin' and we still ain't done
G
And I'm still that bitch, so what?
[Chorus: Post Malone]
F
Yeah, we 'bout to toast up
G
All that bread that we burnin' (Burnin', burnin', burnin')
Dm7
'Cause I've been feelin' cooped up (Yeah)
Em7
I've been fuckin' cooped up (Cooped up, mm-mm-mm)
[Outro]
F G Dm7 Em7
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How to play "Cooped Up" by Post Malone on guitar
The tune is based on open and seventh chords.
To emulate the track's smooth mood, strum clearly and cleanly.
[Intro]
- Chords include F, G, Dm7, and Em7. Strum each chord evenly for clarity.
- Practice the transitions between these chords to ensure that
the rhythm remains steady.
[Chorus]
- Strumming Pattern: Use a relaxed down-up strumming style.
To keep the groove, emphasize downstrokes.
- F to G: Keep your fingers near to the fretboard for rapid changes.
- G to Dm7: Make a seamless transition, making sure to press
firmly on the frets for Dm 7.
- Dm7 to Em7: Use your fingers rapidly and precisely.
[Verse 1.]
- F to G: Strive for a consistent strumming rhythm, paying attention to timing.
- G to Dm7: Use crisp transitions with no buzzing or muting.
- Dm7 to Em7: Practice moving your fingers accurately to prevent missing notes.
[Verse 2.]
- F to G: Follow the set strumming rhythm to ensure seamless chord transitions.
- G to Dm7: Concentrate on the accuracy of your finger placement.
- Dm7 to Em7: Maintain a smooth movement to keep the song flowing.
[Bridge]
- F to G: Continue smooth strumming while stressing the beat.
- G to Dm7: To provide a clean tone, push firmly on the strings.
- Dm7 to Em7: Concentrate on the precision of your transitions.
Common Mistakes:
- Not pressing hard enough on the Dm7 chord, resulting in muted tones.
- Moving too slowly between chords, disturbing the rhythm.
- Inconsistent strumming patterns disrupt the song's flow.
Post Malone's song "Cooped Up" includes Roddy Ricch and
explores the theme of feeling confined and wanting to get free.
The lyrics explore the challenges and pressures of celebrity, as
well as the escape found in partying and irresponsible behavior.
Post Malone, recognized for his genre-bending flair, frequently
addresses themes of excess and contemplation.
This song highlights his lifestyle and thinking.