Dont Tell Me That
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C
[Verse 1]
C
Well I came to your door just the other day
C C7
The smile that I wore soon faded away
F
I knocked and I knocked 'til I wore out my fist
C
Then my heart dropped low, I can't believe this
G
"Get away Slim" on your welcome mat
C N.C.
Baby baby baby baby don't tell me that
[Chorus]
C
Don't tell me that, don't tell me that
C C7
Don't you tell me that's where your love is at
F
You used to be my baby and you always was home
C
Now you got me crazy 'cause you're always gone
G
Something's wrong, I so smell a rat
C N.C.
Baby baby baby baby don't tell me that
[Instrumental Break]
C F C G C
[Verse 2]
C
Well I look around the corner and a what do I see?
C
Your doggone homer homin' in on me
F
I thought he was my pal so I brought him a bone
C
He looked at me and growled and now the chase is on
G
Something's wrong, I sure smell a rat
C
Baby baby baby baby don't tell me that
[Chorus]
C
Don't tell me that, don't tell me that
C
Don't you tell me that he thinks I'm your cat
F
He used to be my buddy and we got along fine
C
Now I'm all bloody hangin' on your clothesline
G
Lookin' round for where my pants is at
C
Baby baby baby baby don't tell me that
[Instrumental Break]
C F C G C
[Verse 3]
C
Well I look outside and there whoopin' on my car
C
A big old guy with a giant crowbar
F
He looked at me and grinned I could tell you right away
C
He ain't no friend but yeah he wanted to play
G
I took off a-runnin' and I left him flat
C N.C.
Baby baby baby baby don't tell me that
[Chorus]
C
Don't tell me that, don't tell me that
C C7
Don't you tell me that you got a brand-new bat
F
If you want me gone I can sure take a hint
C
Now don't you bet on an accident
G
Something's wrong, I sure smell a rat
C
Baby baby baby baby don't tell me that
How to play Dont Tell Me That
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.