Hell In A Handbag
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Intro
sl.
/ C
[Verso 1]
C A
My mama told me that you've been lonely
D
Well me, I ain't surprised, you were never really nice
C A
You're always so mean, like a mad, mad bee
Dm
Man, your words could sting
G
Till someone finally clipped your wings
F G
Now you're on a first-class flight
F G
To your southern paradise
[Refrão]
C
You're goin' to hell in a handbag, and I bet you that shit's cheap
C
Where you made your bed, babe, you'll be sweatin' in your sleep
F
While I'm hangin' up in heaven, sleepin' sound in my silk sheets
C
You'll be beggin' to the devil for a little sympathy
G
But the good Lord knows how cruel, cruel you were to me
You're goin' to hell in a handbag
C C
And I bet you that shit's cheap
[Verso 2]
C A7
I could forget you, but I can't forgive you
Dm
No, I don't lose sleep at night
G
But if I see you, it's on sight
C A7
And if you don't change your tone and tune
Dm
I'll give you a parting gift
G
A black eye and a split lip
F G
Babe, you pushed your luck
F G
And God said, "She's had enough"
[Refrão]
C
You're goin' to hell in a handbag, and I bet you that shit's cheap (that's cheap)
C
Where you made your bed, babe, you'll be sweatin' in your sleep
F
While I'm hangin' up in heaven, sleepin' sound in my silk sheets
C
You'll be beggin' to the devil for a little sympathy
G
But the good Lord knows how cruel, cruel you were to me
You're goin' to hell in a handbag
C
And I bet you that shit's cheap
{Instrumenal/Solo}
F C G G
F C G C
[Ponte]
F G
Well, I hope you brought your SPF
F G
'Cause you're gonna burn today
[Refrão]
C
You're goin' to hell in a handbag, and I bet you that shit's cheap
C
Where you made your bed, babe, you'll be sweatin' in your sleep
F
While I'm hangin' up in heaven, sleepin' sound in my silk sheets
C
You'll be beggin' to the devil for a little sympathy
G
But the good Lord knows how cruel, cruel you were to me
Outro
G
You're goin' to hell in a handbag
C
And I bet you that shit's cheap
G
You're goin' to hell in a handbag
F G C
And I bet you that shit's cheap
How to play Hell In A Handbag
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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.