Here's a great tune from the 90s which was a big hit for a band called Deep Blue Something . Based on the film classic "Breakfast at Tiffany's", it's a real popular tune to pull out of your busking bag at parties. And guess what? Yup it's only got three chords in it!

There's a lot of electric guitar and effects (timed delay) used on the record, but it converts well into a straight ahead busking song for the acoustic. The 3 chords used in the song are basically D, G and A ... and there you have it, an instant 3 chord trick classic. While playing the D chord, use a Dsus2/4 flick on and off with your small finger for authentic effect where appropriate.

Intro: D(2/4) / / / : G / A / : x2

verse: D / / / : G / : A /  : x3

chorus: D / / / : A / G / : x4

Breakfast At Tiffanys

You'll say, we've got nothing in common

No common ground to start from

And we're falling apart

 

You'll say, the world has come between us

Our lives have come between us,

Still I know you just don't care.

 

And I said, "What about 'Breakfast at Tiffany's?'"

She said, "I think I remember the film,

And as I recall, I think, we both kind of liked it"

And I said, "Well that's, the one thing we've got"

 

I see you, the only one who knew me,

And now your eyes see through me,

I guess I was wrong,

 

So what now? It's plain to see we're over,

And I hate when things are over,

When so much is left undone.

 

(chorus)

 

You'll say, that we've got nothin' in common,

No common ground to start from,

And we're falling apart,

 

You'll say the world has come between us,

Our lives have come between us,

Still I know you just don't care

 

(chorus out)

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Not much vocally to remember there, but it sorta says it all anyway. Good song goes down well.