Hard To Handle
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But that ain't nothing but drug-store lovin'
D
Pretty little thing let me light your candle, 'cause mama I'm sure
hard to handle now, yes I am
| C D | F C G G |
[Verse 2]
G7
Actions speak louder than words, and I'm a man with great experience
G7
I know you got you another man but I can love you better than him
G7
Take my hand and don't be afraid, I'm gonna prove every word I say
G7
I'm advertising love for free, so won't you place your ad with me
[Chorus]
D
Boys will come down by the dozen
D
But that ain't nothing but drug-store lovin'
D
Pretty little thing let me light your candle, 'cause mama I'm sure
hard to handle now, yes I am
| F C G G | F C G G | F C G G | F C G G |
[Verse]
G7
Baby here I am, and I'm a man upon the scene
G7
I have to give you what you want but you gotta come back with me
G7
And I got a whole load of good old lovin', and I got some in store
G7
When I get through throwin' it on you got to come back for some more
[Chorus]
D
Boys will come down by the dozen
D
But that ain't nothing but drug-store lovin'
D
Pretty little thing let me light your candle, 'cause mama I'm sure
hard to handle now, yes I am
| F C G G | F C G G | F C G G | F C G G |
Oh come on sing it to me one time
[Outro]
G7
Give it up
G7
Got to have it
G7
I said give it up
G7
Give it up
G7
Yeah come on sing it to me one more time
How to play Hard To Handle
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.