Commit A Crime
Learn how to play Commit A Crime by Howlin' Wolf with a complete chord chart, highlighted chords and a layout optimized for mobile.
Intro:
E A G E
A G E
A G E
[Refrão]E (A G E)
I'm gonna leave you baby
E (A G E)
Before I commit a crime
E (A G E)
I'm gonna leave you baby
E (A G E)
Before I commit a crime
E (A G E)
You tried so hard to kill me
E (A G E)
Woman it just was not my time
Verso
E (A G E)
You put poison in my coffee
E (A G E)
Instead of milk or cream
E (A G E)
You put poison in my coffee
E (A G E)
Instead of milk or cream
E (A G E)
You're the meanest woman
E (A G E)
That I ever seen
Solo E ( A G E )
[Refrão]E (A G E)
I'm gonna leave you baby
E (A G E)
Before I commit a crime
E (A G E)
I'm gonna leave you woman
E (A G E)
Before I commit a crime
E (A G E)
Yeah, you tried so hard to kill me
E (A G E)
But Woman it just was not my time
Solo E
A G E
A G E
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How to play Commit A Crime
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 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.