Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby
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E E7
Well, they took a little honey from a honey tree,
A E
they dressed it up and they called it me.
Now everybody's trying to be my baby,
E
everybody's trying to be my baby,
A
everybody's trying to be my baby,
E
everybody's trying to be my baby,
B7 E
everybody's trying to be my baby, now.
E
I went out last night 'bout half past four,
E7
fifty women knocking on my door,
A
and everybody's trying to be my baby,
E
everybody's trying to be my baby,
B7 E
everybody's trying to be my baby, now.
E
I went out last night, and I didn't stay late,
E7
'fore I'm home I had nineteen dates,
A
and everybody's trying to be my baby,
E
everybody's trying to be my baby,
B7 E
everybody's trying to be my baby, now.
E
Me and my gal sitting in the shade,
E7
talk 'bout the money that she has made,
A
and everybody's trying to be my baby,
E
everybody's trying to be my baby,
B7 E
everybody's trying to be my baby, now.
E
Everybody's trying to be my baby,
everybody's trying to be my baby,
A
everybody's trying to be my baby,
E
everybody's trying to be my baby,
B7 E
everybody's trying to be my baby, now
How to play Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby
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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.