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Intro: Verse
 
A4/7/9 D Fdim Em7 A4/7/9 D6 Fdim
Hey, listen to my story 'bout
Em7 Edim D Fdim G6 A4/7/9 D Fdim Em7 A4/7/9
A gal named Daisy Mae, lazy Daisy Mae
D Fdim G6 A4/7/9 D6 Fdim Em7
Her disposition is rather sweet and charming
A4/7/9 D6 Fdim Em7 A4/7/9 D C Cm Cm6
At times alarming, so they say
Cm Cdim
She had a man who's tall, dark, handsome, large and strong
Am7 Cdim D7
To whom she used to sing this song
 
[Refrão]Cdim G Edim Am7 Cdim G6 Edim Am7 D7/9
Hey, Daddy, I want a diamond ring, bracelets, everything
G Edim Am7 Cdim G F7 Cm7 D7
Daddy, you oughta get the best for me.
Cdim G Edim Am7 Cdim G6
Hey, Daddy, gee, won't I look swell in sables
Edim Am7 D7/9
Clothes with Paris labels
G Edim Am7 Cdim G C G
Daddy, you oughta get the best for me
 
Bridge
G#7 C#6
Here's 'n'amazing revelation with a bit of stimulation
A Em7 D Cdim D7
I'd be a great sensation, I'd be your inspiration
G Edim Am7 Cdim G6 Edim Am7 D7/9
Daddy, I want a brand new car, champagne, caviar
G Edim Am7 Cdim G Gdim Am7 G
Daddy, you oughta get the best for me

How to play Daddy

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is A4. 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.

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