"Instant Karma", by John Lennon As played by Toad the Wet Sprocket on "Working Class Hero - A Tribute to John Lennon" Transcribed by Michael A. Mazur (mmazur@wpi.edu) The chords given represent a hybrid of two guitars, one acoustic and one electric, the bass and the organ. They're all pretty much playing straight chords, so, with the exception of the single bass riff, no actual tab is given. Have fun with it. Intro Bass Riff: G D/F# Em |--------------|----------------------| |--------------|--2--2--0h2--0--------| |--------------|----------------2--0--| |--3--3--2--2--|----------------------| G D/F# Em x3 Eb F G Verse: G D/F# Em Instant karma's gonna get you gonna knock you right in the head better get yourself together Eb F G pretty soon you're gonna be dead C G/B Am and what in the world are you thinking of, C G/B Am laughing in the face of love? Bb Am G and what on earth are you trying to do? C D it's up to you, yeah you (same as before) Instant karma's gonna get you gonna look you right in the face better get yourself together darlin' join the human race and how in the world are you gonna see, laugin' at fools like me? who in the world do you think you are? a superstar? well, alright you are Chorus: F C Dm7 Well we all shine on like the moon and the stars and the sun yeah we all shine on C D everyone... come on Verse: Instant karma's gonna get you gonna knock you right off your feet better recognize your brothers everyone you meet and why on earth are we here? surely not to live in pain and fear why on earth are you there? when you're everywhere... come and get your share Repeat Chorus Repeat Intro Repeat Chorus and fade, vocal ad lib