C Am
Hamilton Pardon me. Are you Aaron Burr, sir?
Em
Burr That depends. Who’s asking?
C Am
HamOh, well, sure, sir I’m Alexander Hamilton, I’m at your service, sir
Em
I have been looking for you
BurrI’m getting nervous
C Am Em
HamSir, I heard your name at Princeton. I was seeking an accelerated course of study
C
when I got sort of out of sorts with a buddy of yours. I may have punched him.
Am Em
It’s a blur, sir. He handles the financials?
Burr You punched the bursar?
C Am Em
Ham Yes! I wanted to do what you did. Graduate in two, then join the revolution.
He looked at me like I was stupid, I’m not stupid
C Am
So how’d you do it? How’d you graduate so fast?
Em
Burr It was my parents’ dying wish before they passed
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HamYou’re an orphan. Of course! I’m an orphan. God, I wish there was a war!
Em
Then we could prove that we’re worth more than anyone bargained for
C Am
BurrCan I buy you a drink? Ham That would be nice
Em
Burr While we’re talking, let me offer you some free advice
C Am Em
Burr Talk less Ham What? Burr Smile more Ham Huh
C Am Em
BurrDon’t let them know what you’re against or what you’re for
C Am Em
Ham You can’t be serious Burr You wanna get ahead?
C Am Em
HamYes Burr Fools who run their mouths off wind up dead
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Laurens Yo yo yo yo yo! What time is it?
Am
Lau/Lafayette/Mulligan Show time!
Em
Burr …like I said…
Lau Showtime! Showtime!
Aaaaaand that's about it for the chords for this song, the rest is pretty much percussion and beatboxing.
There is one exception, however, at the very end, which goes as follows:
Cm
Lau/Laf/Mull Ooh! Lau Who are you? Mull Who are you? Laf Who are you?
Dm D# D
Lau/Laf/Mull Oooh, who is this kid? What's he gonna do?