Cut Across Shorty
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[Verso 1]
F
And a city boy named Dan
C
Had to prove who could win the fastest
D7 G
To win Miss Lucy's hand
C
Now Dan had all the money
F
And he also had the looks
C
But Shorty must've had somethin', boys
G7 C
That can't be found in books
[Refrão]
F
Well, "Cut across, Shorty, Shorty, cut across!"
C
That's what Miss Lucy said
F
"Cut across, Shorty, Shorty, cut across;
G7 C
It's you I wanna wed!"
[Verso 2]
F
Now Dan had been in trainin'
C
A week before the race
D7 G
He made up his mind ol' Shorty
C
Would end in 2nd place
F
And Dan, with his long legs a-flyin'
C
Left Shorty far behind
G7 C
And Shorty heard him holler out
G7 C
"Miss Lucy, you'll soon be mine!"
[Refrão]
F
Well, "Cut across, Shorty, Shorty, cut across!"
C
That's what Miss Lucy said
F
"Cut across, Shorty, Shorty, cut across;
G7 C
It's you I wanna wed!"
[Verso 3]
F
But Shorty wasn't worried
C
There was a smile upon his face
D7 G
He knew that he was gonna win
F
'Cause Lucy had fixed the race
C
And just like that old story
D7 G
About the turtle and the hare
F
When Dan crossed over the finish line
C
He found Shorty waitin' there
[Refrão]
F
Well, "Cut across, Shorty, Shorty, cut across!"
C
That's what Miss Lucy said
F
"Cut across, Shorty, Shorty, cut across;
G7 C
It's you I wanna wed!"
F
Well, "Cut across, Shorty, Shorty, cut across!"
C
That's what Miss Lucy said
F
"Cut across, Shorty, Shorty, cut across;
G7 C
It's you I wanna wed!"
How to play Cut Across Shorty
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.