Charlie
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Capo 1
E C#m A E
Charlie, I'll make a deal with you
B E E7
after which you can do anything you want to
A B C#m E
I know I've got the leg up, as you're still only made up
A B E
but baby you know I wrote this song for you
E C#m A E
don't go kissing boys, don't make a lot of noise
B E E7
let daddy sing his songs, and be real good
A B C#m E
just treat your teachers nice and find a healthy appetite
A B E
for what you really, really want to do
E C#m A E
and if in fact your married before the day I'm buried
G#7 C#m7
follow just my one and only rule
A B C#m E
for everything you do just remember through and through
A B E E7
be my best friend 'cause i'll be one for you, oh
A
Charlie, you'll be strong
E
Charlie, you'll be smart
C#m A
Charlie, you'll be anything you want to from the start
F# B G#7 C#m
Charlie, oh my baby, you'll be every bit the lady
A B E
that'll go on breaking this old lonely heart
E C#m A E
I know just how you'll be cause you'll be just like me
B E E7
charming, so alarming & a little crazy
A B C#m E
the queen of some sand castle, an abrasive, rowdy hassle but
A B E
kind and loving, fresh and bright, I know
E C#m A E
come to me with problems, I swear, I won't go try to solve 'em
G#7 C#m
I'll only tell you everything I know
A B
like standing tall was all I had
C#m E
like boys are bad and love's a fad
A B E
that no one ever learns to just let go
A
Charlie, you'll be strong
E
Charlie, you'll be smart
C#m A
Charlie, you'll be anything you want to from the start
F# B G#7 C#m
Charlie, oh my baby, you'll be every bit the lady
A B E
that'll go on breaking this old lonely heart
E C#m A E
Charlie, there's just one little thing before we meet some lovely spring
G#7 C#m
I have to go and you find you a nice momma
A B C#m E
she'll be just like me and you, perfect in just what we do
A B C#m
a love as strong as father and his daughter
A
Charlie, you'll be strong
E
Charlie, you'll be smart
C#m A
Charlie, you'll be anything you want to from the start
F# B G#7 C#m
Charlie, oh my baby, you'll be every bit the lady
A B E
that'll go on breaking this old lonely heart
How to play Charlie
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.