Button Up Your Overcoat
View chords used in this chart
G
Button up your overcoat
A7
When the wind is free
D7
Oh take good care of yourself
G6
You belong to me
C
Eat an apple every day
A7
Get to bed by three
D7
Oh take good care of yourself
G6
You belong to me
G C
Be careful crossing streets ooh-ooh
G
Cut out sweets ooh-ooh
Em6
Lay off meat ooh-ooh
D D7
You'll get a pain and ruin your tum-tum
G
Wear your flannel underwear
A7
When you climb a tree
D7
Oh take good care of yourself
G6
You belong to me
G
Button up your overcoat
A7
When the wind is free
D7
Oh take good care of yourself
G6
You belong to me
How to play Button Up Your Overcoat
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 G. 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.