"Brand New Key" is a pop song written by folk singer Melanie, which became a novelty hit in 1971-72. Taken from Melanie's album Gather Me, it was also known as "The Rollerskate Song" due to its chorus. It was her biggest hit, reaching Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in December 1971 and January 1972. It reached Number 1 in Canada and Australia and Number 4 in the UK charts. Melanie's version of "Brand New Key" was featured in the 1997 film Boogie Nights as well as the 2010 film Jackass 3D. - wikipedia
SOTD for Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Brand New Key chords
Melanie Safka
C
C
I rode my bicycle past your window last night
G7
I roller skated to your door at daylight
C
It almost seems like you're avoiding me
F G7
I'm okay alone, but you got something I need
C
Well, I got a brand new pair of roller skates,
you got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and try them out you see
F
I been looking around awhile,
you got something for me
G7 C
Oh! I got a brand new pair of roller skates,
G7 C
you got a brand new key
C
I ride my bike, I roller skate, don't drive no car
G7
Don't go too fast, but I go pretty far
C
For somebody who don't drive
I been all around the world
F G7
Some people say, I done all right for a girl
C
Well, I got a brand new pair of roller skates,
you got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and try them out you see
F
I been looking around awhile,
you got something for me
G7 C
Oh! I got a brand new pair of roller skates,
G7 C
you got a brand new key
C
I asked your mother if you were at home
G7
She said, yes .. but you weren't alone
C
Oh, sometimes I think that you're avoiding me
F G7
I'm okay alone, but you've got something I need
C
Well, I got a brand new pair of roller skates,
you got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and try them out you see
F G7
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G7 C
Oh! I got a brand new pair of roller skates,
G7 C
you got a brand new key
Set8
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