Do Your Duty - Billie Holiday

Do Your Duty

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verse 1
F A7
If I call three times a day
Dm
Come and drive my blues away
Bb F A7 Dm
When you come, be ready to play
G C C7
Do your duty
 
verse 2
F A7
If you want to have some love
Dm
Give your baby your last buck
Bb F A7 Dm
Don't come quackin' like a duck
G C C7
Do your duty
 
[Refrão]A7
I heard you say you didn't love me
Dm
Numb as Mrs. Brown
G
I don't believe a word they say
C C7
She's the lyinest woman in town
 
verse 3
F A7
When I need attention at home
Dm
I'll call you on the phone
Bb F A7 Dm
Come yourself, don't send your friend Jones
G C C7
Do your duty
 
verse 4
F A7
If my radiator get too hot
Dm
Cool it off in lots of spots
Bb F A7 Dm
Give me all the service you've got
G C C7
Do your duty
 
Verse 5
F A7
If you don't know what it's all about
Dm
Don't sit around my house and pout
Bb F A7 Dm
If you do you'll catch your mama tippin' now
G C C7
Do your duty
 
[Refrão]A7
If you make your own bed hard
Dm
That's the way o' life
G
I'm tired of sleepin' by myself
C C7
But you too dumb to realize
 
Verse 6
F A7
I'm not tryin' to make you feel blue
Dm
I'm not satisfied with the way you do
Bb F A7 Dm
I've got to help you find somebody too
G C C7
Do your duty

How to play Do Your Duty

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 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.

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