I'm So Excited chords
The Pointer SistersSong Key: G Minor
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: 74 bpm
Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Guitar Chords in E Minor: Em, Em7, F#m7, G, Am7, Bm7, C, C/D, C/G, D
Capo: 3rd fret (to play with the video in G Minor)
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I'm So Excited
The Relative Major Key of Em is highlighted - Transpose to any other key.
Em7 Em7 G Am7 G Am7 G Am7
Intro: 4/4 | | | 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+ | 1+2 +3+4+|
G Am7 G Am7 G Am7 C G G
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Em7 Em7 G Am7 G Am7 G Am7
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G Am7 G Am7 G Am7 Am7 G G
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Em7 G C G G
1. To-night to-night we're gon-na make it hap-pen | 1+2 +3+4+ |
G C G C C/G G
To-night we'll put all oth-er things a-side | |
Em7 G C G G
Give in this time and show me some af-fec-tion | 1+2 +3+4+ |
G C C/G G
We're goin' for those pleas-ures in the night | |
F#m7 Em7 Bm7
** I want to love you Feel you Wrap my-self a-round you
F#m7 Em7
I want to squeeze you Please you I just can't get e-nough
Am7 Em7 C/D
And if you move real slow and let it go
Em C
Chorus: I'm so ex-ci-ted And I just can't hide it
D Em
I'm ab-out to lose con-trol And I think I like it
Em C
I'm so ex-ci-ted And I just can't hide it
D Em
I know I know I know I know I know I want you
Em7 G C G C
2. We should-n't ev-en think ab-out to-mor-row | 1+2 +3+4+ |
G C C/G G G
Sweet mem-o-ries will last a long long time | |
Em7 G Am7 G Am7
You'll have a good time ba-by don't you wor - ry | 1+2 +3+4+ |
C C/G G
And if we're still play-in' a-round boy that's just fine | |
Em C
Chorus: Let's get ex-ci-ted Oh We just can't hide it No no no
D Em
I'm ab-out to lose con-trol And I think I like it
Em C
I'm so ex-ci-ted And I just can't hide it No no
D Em
I know I know I know I know I know I want you!
Em7 Em7 G C G C G C
Inst: ||: | | | |
G C G C G C C/G G G
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(Oo Boy)
F#m7 Em7 Bm7
** I want to love you Feel you Wrap my-self a-round you
F#m7 Em7
I want to squeeze you Please you I just can't get e-nough
Am7 Em7 C/D
And if you move real slow and let it go
Em C
Chorus: I'm so ex-ci-ted (Oo Wee) And I just can't hide it (Whoa)
D Em
I'm ab-out to lose con-trol And I think I like it (Oh Yeah)
Em C
I'm so ex-ci-ted And I just can't hide it (No No No No No)
D Em
I know I know I know I know I know I want you - I want you
Em
Chorus: I'm so ex-ci-ted (Look what you do to me)
C
I just can't hide it (You got me burn-in' up)
D Em
I'm ab-out to lose con-trol and I think I like it yeah
Em
And I'm so ex-ci-ted (How did you get to me)
C
And I just can't hide it (I've got to give it up)
D Em
(Oh Oh Oh) I know I know I want you
Em
Chorus: I'm so ex-ci-ted (Look what you do to me)
C
And I just can't hide it (You got me burn-in' up)
D Em
Burnin' up hey hey I think I like it Oo ee
Em
I'm so ex-ci-ted (How did you get to me)
C
Look at me (I've got to give it up)
D Em
(Oh oh oh) Oo I like it...
Arrangement Details:
- Key Signature: G Minor - Relative minor of Bb Major - 2 flats (Bb, Eb)
- Time Signature: 4/4 - Four quarter-note beats per measure
- Tempo: Strong, steady beat
- Metronome: ♩ = 182
- Voice Range: Bb3 - D5
- Chord Types Used:
🔹 Basic majors: G, C, D
🔹 Minor chords: Em, Am7, Bm7
🔹 Seventh chords: Em7, F#m7, Am7, Bm7
🔹 Slash chords: C/D, C/G
Beginner Guitarists:
- Mostly beginner-friendly, especially for someone who has the basics of open chords and is just starting to explore 7th chords and slash chords.
- What is a slash chord?
A slash chord shows a chord shape + a specific bass note.
🔹The letter before the slash (C) = the main chord you play.
🔹The letter after the slash (D or G) = the bass note (lowest note you play or emphasize).
- C/D: C Major leading with a 'D' bass note
🔹 Creates a floating, suspended feel - C/G: C major lading with a 'G' bass note
🔹 common variation of the C chord that adds fullness.
🎼 Chord Voicings & Practice:
- Easy chord voicings for Bm7 and F#m7 ... see charts.
- Start slow and focus on playing each chord cleanly and clearly. Once you're comfortable and confident with the transitions, gradually increase the tempo until you match the speed of the actual song.
- The chords are relatively easy to play — the real challenge is keeping up with the fast pace.
- If you reach the song’s full tempo and can play flawlessly, give yourself a pat on the back — that’s a huge achievement and a sign of solid progress! 🎸👏
Song Details:
- Songwriters: Trevor Lawrence, Anita Pointer, June Pointer and Ruth Pointer
- Date: 1982
- Lyrics Begin: Tonight, tonight we're gonna make it happen, tonight we'll put all other things aside.
- Genre: Dance-pop
- Featured Artists: The Pointer Sisters
- Album: So Excited
Released: June 29, 1982 - Single:
Recorded: 1982
Released: September 1982
B-side: Nothin' but a Heartache - Album: Break Out
Recorded: 1983
Released: November 1, 1983 - Single Re-release:
Released: 1984
B-side: Dance Electric, What a Surprise
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