Brass In Pocket

by The Pretenders
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Lyrics

Got brass

in pock et,

got bot tle

(A)I’m gon na use it.

(Asus2)In ten tion,

(A)I feel in ven tive,

gon na make you, make (E)you, make you no tice.

Got mo tion,

(A)re strained e mo tion,

I been driv ing

(A)De troit lean ing,

(Asus2)no rea son

(A)it seems so pleas ing.

Gon na make you, make (E)you, make you no tice.

Gon na use my (Esus)arms,

gon na use my (E6)legs;

gon na use my (Esus)style,

gon na use my (E6)side step,

gon na use my (Esus)fin gers,

gon na use my, my, (E)my i mag i (Esus)na tion,

’cause (A)I

gon na make you (Asus)see

(A)there’s no bod y (A)else here,

no one like (Asus)me.

I’m (D)spe cial,

so spe cial,

I got ta (E)have some of your at ten tion, give it to me.

Got rhy thm,

(A)I can’t miss a tion,

I got new skank,

(A)so reet, lean ing,

(Asus2)got some thing

(A)I’m wink ing at you.

Gon na make you, make (E)you, make you no tice.

Gon na use my (Esus)arms,

gon na use my (E6)legs;

gon na use my (Esus)style,

gon na use my (E6)side step,

gon na use my (Esus)fin gers,

gon na use my, my, (E)my i mag i (Esus)na tion,

’cause (A)I

gon na make you (Asus)see

(A)there’s no bod y (A)else here,

no one like (Asus)me.

I’m (D)spe cial,

so spe cial,

I got ta (E)have some of your at ten tion, give it to me.

ten tion, give it to me, ’cause ten tion,

give it to me.

Oh oh (Asus2)oh,

and when you walk.

Brass In Pocket — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Brass In Pocket" by The Pretenders: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 98 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Brass In Pocket”

What key is "Brass In Pocket" by The Pretenders played in?
Brass In Pocket is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Brass In Pocket"?
The arrangement plays at 98 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Brass In Pocket" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Brass In Pocket"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Brass In Pocket"?
"Brass In Pocket" was originally performed by The Pretenders. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Brass In Pocket"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Asus2, Asus4, D, E, E6, Esus4.
What other songs by The Pretenders can I play here?
Try "I'LL STAND BY YOU", "MIDDLE OF THE ROAD", "TALK OF THE TOWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Brass In Pocket" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Brass In Pocket" by The Pretenders. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Brass In Pocket" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Brass In Pocket" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.