---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nada Surf - Popular ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Album : High/Low (1996) Tempo : 92 E-mail: [email protected] Tabbed by: newg (http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/newg/) See my guitar pro (version 2) for more. Chords : F#dim/C : x342xx F#dim/C (B) : x3420x B5 : x244xx B5 (B) : x2440x The chorus use sthe regular chords [Intro] C e|-----------------|------------------| B|-------0------0--|-------0------0---| G|-----------------|------------------| D|-----------------|------------------| A|--3--3---3--3--0-|--2--2----------0-| E|-----------------|---------0--0-----| x4 [Verse] C Three important rules for breaking up: C Don't put off breaking up when you know you want to Prolonging the situation only makes it worse C Tell him honestly, simply, kindly, but firmly Don't make a big production C Don't make up an elaborate story This will help you avoid a big tear jerking scene F#dim/C If you wanna date other people say so B5 Be prepared for the boy to feel hurt and rejected Even if you've gone together for only a short time C And haven't been too serious,there's still a feeling of rejection When someone says she prefers the company of others C To your exclusive company, but if you're honest, and direct, C And avoid making a flowery emotional speech when you break the news, The boy will respect you for your frankness, F#dim/C And honestly he'll appreciate the kind of straightforward manner In which you told him your decision B5 Unless he's a real jerk or a cry baby you will remain friends! [Chorus] Am G I'm head of the class, I'm popular Am G I'm a quarterback, I'm popular Am G My mom says I'm a catch, I'm popular F C I'm never last picked, I got a cheerleader chick [Verse] C Being attractive is the most important thing there is If you wanna catch the biggest fish in your pond C You have to be as attractive as possible Make sure to keep your hair spotless and clean C Wash it at least every two weeks, Once every two weeks! And if you see Johnny football hero in the hall F#dim/C Tell him he played a great game B5 Tell him you like his article in the newspaper [Chorus] Am G I'm the party star, I'm popular Am G I've got my own car, I'm popular Am G I'll never get caught, I'm popular F C I make football bets, I'm a teachers pet [Verse] C I propose we support a one month limit on going steady C I think it would keep people more able to deal with weird situations And get to know more people C I think if you're ready to go out with Johnny Now's the time to tell him about your one month limit F#dim/C (B) He won't mind, he'll appreciate your fresh look on dating! B5 (B) And once you've dated someone else you can date him again! F#dim/C (B) I'm sure he'll like it! Everyone will appreciate it! Gadd11(no5)/C You're so novel, what a good idea! F#dim/C (B) You can keep you time to your self! B5 (B) You don't need date insurance! You can go out with whoever you want to! F#dim/C (B) B5 (B) Every boy, every boy, in the whole world could be yours! F#dim/C (B) B5 If you'll just listen to my plan: THE TEENAGE GUIDE TO POPULARITY! [Chorus] Am G I'm head of the class, I'm popular Am G I'm a quarterback, I'm popular Am G My mom says I'm a catch, I'm popular F C I'm never last picked, I got a cheerleader chick [Chorus] Am G I'm the party star, I'm popular Am G I've got my own car, I'm popular Am G I'll never get caught, I'm popular F C I make football bets, I'm a teachers pet [Outro] Am