Sounds Of Starbucks - Tim Hawkins | Song Tabs

Sounds Of Starbucks Tim Hawkins

Tim Hawkins’ “Sounds Of Starbucks” is a humorous parody set to the tune of “The Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel. If you know the original, you’ll recognize the gentle, folk-inspired fingerpicking, which you can use as inspiration, but this parody can be comfortably played with simple strumming.

Chords

The song uses basic open chords: Am, G, C, and F. If the F barre chord is too difficult, use the easy F (xx3211) or even Fmaj7 (xx3210) for a softer sound.

Strumming Pattern

A steady, relaxed strumming pattern works well. Try: Down, down-up, down, down-up (D DU D DU) per measure. Keep it gentle to match the folk feel. You can use your thumb and fingers for a lighter touch or a pick for more volume.

Chord Transitions

Practice moving between Am, G, C, and F slowly, especially between F and C, as that transition can trip up beginners. If needed, pause between lines to give yourself time.

Tips for Beginners

Keep your wrist loose and aim for smooth, even strums. Play along with the lyrics slowly at first. Listen for chord changes—they usually happen at the start or middle of lines. As you get comfortable, try humming or singing while you play.

Enjoy playing and don’t rush—focus on rhythm and clean chords!

Intro

Am Am Am Am

Verse 1

Hello coffee my oldG friend, I've come to order you aAm gain

I hear theC grinding of esF pressoC beans, I need a double shot ofF pure cafC feine

And theF indie band on the speaker soothes myC brain, so I'll reAm main

C Within theG sounds ofAm Starbucks

Verse 2

Tried to brew my own atG home, but felt so quiet and aAm lone

I need toC be amid theF morningC rush, where the leather chairs areF soft andC plush

And I'llF drink a grande cappacuino with a pumpkinC scone, and charge myAm phone

AndC listen to theG sounds, ofAm Starbucks

Verse 3

Then I heard an awfulG scream, they had totes run out ofAm cream

A new emC ployee spilled theF coffeeC grounds, and the wi-fi went comF pletelyC down

And a lady inF yoga pants threw her latte at theC wall. The cops wereAm called

ThenC came theG sound, ofAm sirens

Verse 4

In the drive-through lane IG saw, a thousand hipsters maybeAm more

PeopleC paying withF out drinC king. People waiting they wereF all freaC king

People goingF off, 'cause they couldn't get a caramelC frappe, holyAm crap

AC riotG started, atAm Starbucks

Verse 5

While a Bible studyG prayed, barristas formed a barriAm cade

The manaC ger cried outF a warC ning, to the angry mob thatF was forC ming

And he said "IF checked Google Maps there's another one across theC street"

So we stamAm pede, and reC turned to theG sounds ofAm Starbucks

Song Tabs

Other songs by Tim Hawkins

Songs with the same chords: Am + C + F + G