Hello! Below you'll find my "1950" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by King Princess is full of cool chord changes. I'm basing my video on the piano accompaniment part as heard on the recording.
Enjoy!
1950 Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for 1950:
1950 Chords & Lyrics
[Verse 1]
A E
I hate it when dudes try to chase me
F#m C#m
But I love it when you try to save me
A E F#m
'Cause I'm just a lady
A E F#m
I love it when we play 1950
C#m
It's so cold that your stare's 'bout to kill me
A E F#m
I'm surprised when you kiss me
A E
I hate it when dudes try to chase me
F#m C#m
But I love it when you try to save me
A E F#m
'Cause I'm just a lady
A E F#m
I love it when we play 1950
C#m
It's so cold that your stare's 'bout to kill me
A E F#m
I'm surprised when you kiss me
[Pre-Chorus]
E A E F#m C#m
So tell me why my gods look like you
A E F#m
And tell me why it's wrong
[Chorus]
A E F#m C#m A E
So I'll wait for you, I'll pray
F#m G#m A E
I will keep on waiting for your love
F#m C#m A E
For you, I'll wait
F#m G#m
I will keep on waiting for your
[Verse 2]
A E
Did you mean it when you said I was pretty?
F#m C#m
That you didn't wanna live in a city
A E F#m
Where the people are shitty?
A E F#m
I like it when we play 1950
C#m
So bold, make them know that you're with me
A E F#m
Stone cold, will you miss me?
So bold, make them know that you're with me
A E F#m
Stone cold, will you miss me?
[Pre-Chorus]
E
So tell me why my gods look like you
A E F#m
And tell me why it's wrong
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
A E G#7 C#m
I hope that you're happy with me in your life
A E G#7 C#m
I hope that you won't slip away in the night
A E G#7 C#m
I hope that you're happy with me in your life
A E G#7
I hope that you won't slip away
A E F#m
I hate it when dudes try to chase me
C#m
I love it when you try to save me
A E F#m
'Cause I'm just a lady
[Pre-Chorus]
(F#m) A E F#m C#m
So tell me why my gods look like you
A E F#m
And tell me why it's wrong
[Chorus]
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
1950 Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "1950" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "1950" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
