Have A Good Time
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Intro:
D Bm G A
(doo-wah, doo-wah, have a good time)
D Bm G A
(doo-wah, doo-wah, have a good time)
#1.
D E
Goodbye (goodbye) I hate to see you go..
Em7 A E Em7 A
but have a good time (have a good time.)
Em7 A
So long, I'll miss you, dear, I know..
D
but have a good time (have a good time.)
Bridge:
B
Have your fling, be gay with your new love,
Em7 C Em7
I'm setting you free.
E
Dance and sing, pretend that it's true love,
Em7 A
don't worry 'bout me.
#2.
A D Gb D F
I-I-I-I know (I know) that tears will only
Em7 A Em A
drive you farther away (farther away.)
Em7 G A
Just go, for-get that I'm alive, it's your
D Gbm D
holiday (it's your holi-day.)
Bridge:
B
When you're tired of being reckless and carefree,
Em7 Eb D B E
remember that I'll be waiting to welcome you home.
A D Bm G A
So, have a good time....(have a good time.)
INTERLUDE:
D Gbm Em7
(Bye, baby, gee, I hate to see you go....but have a
A Em7 G A E Em7 A
good time...........so long, you know I'm really
D
gonna miss you..but, have a good time.)
Bridge:
B
When you're tired of being reckless and carefree,
Em7 Eb D B E
remember that I'll be waiting to welcome you home.
A D Bm G A
So, have a good time....(have a good time.)
OUTRO:
D Bm G Em7 A
Have a good time, baby....(have a good time)..please
D Bm
hurry back.....(Fade.)
How to play Have A Good Time
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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.