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Strawberry Shortcake

"Strawberry Shortcake" is a song by American singer Melanie Martinez, originally released in 2019. It is featured on her album "K-12". Melanie Martinez is both the performer and the composer of the song. This track is a part of her concept album, which follows a story about the fictional character Cry Baby. Fun fact: the music video for "Strawberry Shortcake" features colorful and whimsical visuals, reflecting the artist's distinctive aesthetic. The song is composed in the key of C major and showcases Melanie Martinez's signature blend of pop and alternative sound, with catchy melodies and introspective lyrics.
Strawberry Shortcake - Melanie Martinez

[Verse 1]
F# F# F# E E D F# E b b
Feeling unsure of my naked body
b b D E F# E E b Stand back ,
watch it taking shape
F# F# F# E E D F# E D b
Wondering why I don't look like Barbie
a a b b D E D F# E E b
They say boys like girls with a tiny waist
b b A A A E E D E E b
Now , my mama's preaching to make sure I'm pure
b b A A A E E D E E E b
But , I never really cared 'bout this shit before
b b b b D E F# E E b
Look around the room to whoever wants me

[Pre - Chorus]
F# F# F# E E D E E D E b
Got boys acting like they ain't seen skin before
F# F# F# E E D E E F# E D
Got sent home to change 'cause my skirt is too short

[Chorus]
A F# F# D A F# F# D E F# G F# E D
It's my fault , it's my fault 'cause I put icing on top
D E F# F# F# D D D b b a b F#
Now , the boys want a taste of the strawberry shortcake
A F# F# D A F# F# D E F# G F# E D
That's my bad , that's my bad , no one told them not to grab
D E F# F# F# D D D b b a b F#
Now , the boys want a taste of the strawberry shortcake

[Verse 2]
F# F# E E D F# E E b
Gotta make sure that my legs are shiny
b b D E F# E E b
Hot wax melting , burn my skin
F# F# F# E E D F# E D b
People all around me are watching closely
b D F# E E b D F# E E
'Cause it's how I look and not what I think

[Pre - Chorus]
b F# F# F# E E D E E D E b
Mikey's eyes seem to be glued to her chest
b F# F# F# E E D E E F# E D
So , I'm stuffing my bra so that mine look the best

[Chorus]
A F# F# D A F# F# D E F# G F# E D
It's my fault , it's my fault 'cause I put icing on top
D E F# F# F# D D D b b a b F#
Now , the boys want a taste of the strawberry shortcake
A F# F# D A F# F# D E F# G F# E D
That's my bad , that's my bad , no one told them not to grab
D E F# F# F# D D D b b a b F#
Now , the boys want a taste of the strawberry shortcake

[Bridge]
D E F# D E F# D E F# D E F# D F# E F# E D b
Instead of making me feel bad for the body I got
D E F# D E F# D E F# D E F# D F# E F# E D b
Just teach him to keep it in his pants and tell him to stop

[Chorus]
D A F# F# D A F# F# D E F# G F# E D
Sayin' it's my fault , it's my fault 'cause I put icing on top
D E F# F# F# D D D b b a b F#
Now , the boys want a taste of the strawberry shortcake
A F# F# D A F# F# D E F# G F# E D
That's my bad , that's my bad , no one told them not to grab
D E F# F# F# D D D b b a b F#
Now , the boys want a taste of the strawberry shortcake