Brand New Second Hand
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A
you're only acting like
Bm7 E7
you are somebody
A
but i don't no say
Bm7 E7
you aren't nobody
A
you're only exalting
Bm7 E7
your painted face, girl
A
but underneath that face
Bm7 E
your just a disgrace
A
you're just a brand new second hand girl
Bm7 E
no man no wan' no
A
brand new second hand
Bm7 E
you better go back around so
A Bm7 E
you're just a brand new second hand gal
if you think it's the dress you wear
that makes you a lady
get that out of your mind girl
you must be crazy
mama used to tell me
long time ago yeah
not everything, you see that glitters is gold
Chorus
see you watch them pass i
well hidy-tidy
but them no-no say
you very nasty
look 'pon you footback
look how them tough, yeah
and you jaw bone favor
spanishtown handcuff
Chorus
dick know 'bout you
and tom do
and harry just 'round the corner
know 'bout you too
he got a police buk
and take it for fun
he must see no-no say
you judge to gun
Chorus
...take man fe idiot
you're just a brand new second hand...you're wicked
fool ya, you fool ya...
How to play Brand New Second Hand
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.