He's Funny That Way
View chords used in this chart
A A9 A A9 G#7
I'm not much to look at, I'm nothing to see
A7M/9 C#m5-/7 F#7
I'm just glad I'm living, I'm happy to be
D D6 D7M Dm6
I've got a woman who's crazy 'bout me
A F#m D9 E7
He's funny that way
A A9 A A9 G#7
I can't save a dollar, I ain't worth a cent;
A7M A7M/9 F#m C#m5-/7 F#7
He'd never holler, she'd live in a tent
D D6 D7M Dm6
I've got a woman, crazy for me
A D9 E7/13 A
He's funny that way
Bridge
E7 Fdim E7 Bm5-/7 A F#m
Though I know she'd work and slave for me every day
B7 Cdim B7 Bm5-/7 D Cdim E7
He'd be so much better off if I went away
A A9 A A9 G#7
But why should I leave her? Why should I go
A7M A7M/9 F#m C#m5-/7 F#7
He'd be unhappy without me, I know
D D6 D7M Dm6
I've got a woman who's crazy for me
A D9 E7/13 A
He's funny that way
How to play He's Funny That Way
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.