Popular by Nada Surf guitar tab (text):

Nada Surf

                                  "Popular"



Riff: (clean)

e|---------------------------------|

B|-----0-------0-------0-------0---|

G|---------------------------------| 3

D|---------------------------------| X

A|-3-3-----3-3---3-2-2-----------2-|

E|-------------------------0-0-----|



e|---------------------------------|

B|---------------------------------|

G|-----0-------0-------0-------0---| 1

D|-------2-------2-------2-------2-| X

A|-3-3-----3-3-----2-2-----2-2-----|

E|---------------------------------|   (repeat)



Chorus: (distortion/overdrive)

   C G    [E] [D]    (another guitar comes in for the

e|-----| |---------|    last 2 chords of the chorus

B|-----| |---------|       and plays this progression)

G|-----| |-9\7-7\5-|

D|-7-5-| |---------| *down strokes on chords

A|-7-5-| |-7\5-5\3-|

E|-5-3-| |---------|



Intro: Riff 1X



VERSE 1:

 Three important rules for breaking up

 Don't put off breaking up when you know you want to

 Prolonging the situation only makes it worse

 Tell him honestly, simply, kindly, but firmly

 Don't make a big production

 Don't make up elaborate stories

 This will help you avoid a big tear-jerking scene

 If you want to date other people, say so

 Be prepared for the boy to feel hurt and rejected

 Even if you've gone together for only a short and time



 And haven't been too serious

 There's still a feeling of rejection when someone says

 She prefer the company of others to your exclusive company

 But if your honest and direct and avoid making 

 A flowery emotional speech when you break the news

 The boy will respect you for your frankness and honestly

 He'll respect the honest and straightforward manner in 

 which you told him your decision unless he's a real jerk 

 or crybaby you'll remain friends



CHORUS 1:

                 C              G

 I'm head of the class, I'm popular

            C             G

 I'm quarterback, I'm popular

                   C              G

 My mom says I'm a catch, I'm popular

                C[E]                            G[D]

 I'm never last picked, I'm the a cheer-leading chic



VERSE 2:

 Being atractive is the most important thing there is

 If you want to catch the biggest fish in your pond

 You have to be as atractive as possible

 Make sure to keep you hair spotless and clean

 Wash it at least every two weeks once every two weeks

 And if you see "Johnny Football Hero" in the hall

 Tell him he played a great game 

 Tell him you liked his article in the news paper



CHORUS 2:

 I'm the party star, I'm popular

 I've got my own car, I'm popular

 I never get caught, I'm popular

 I make football bets, I'm the teachers pet



VERSE 3:

 I propose we suport a one-month limit on going steady

 I think it would keep people more able to deal

 With weird situations and get to know more people

 I think if your ready to go out with Johnny

 Now's the time to tell him about your one-month limit

 He won't mind he'll apreciate your fresh look on dating

 And once you've dated someone else you can date him again

*(kick in distortion)

 I'm sure he'll like it everyone will apreciate it

 You're so novel what a good idea 

 You can keep your time to yourself 

 You don't need date insurance 

 You can go out with whoever you want to

 Every boy everyboy in the whole world could be yours

 If you'll just listen to my plan

 The teenage guy to popularity



CHORUS 1



CHORUS 2 (with last 2 phrases reversed)







Any questions or comments:

Joe, Superjoe45@yahoo.com