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First Verse
 
Bb
Hey Lady Godiva, ridin' throughout town
Bb
Naked on your big white horse
Bb
With your long hair hangin' down
Bb D#
Lady Godiva, you say you're frightened
D# Bb
and so shy
Bb F
I hate to bust your bubble but you
Bb
Sure picked a funny place to hide
 
Second Verse
 
Bb
Hey Lady Godiva, lookin' for a place
Bb
Where no one wants your body
Bb
And nobody knows your face
Bb D#
Lady Godiva, you say you wanna be loved
D# Bb
For what's inside
Bb F
I don't know much about horses but you
Bb
Sure picked a funny place to ride
 
[Refrão]
D#
Every man's just a clutchin' hand
D# Bb
Reachin' out to grab you
D#
Every man's a quiverin' lance
D# F
Tryin' hard to stab you - don' let 'em nab you
 
Instrumental Break - D# Bb F Bb
 
Third Verse
 
Bb
Hey Lady Godiva, lookin' kind of scared
Bb
You showed 'em all your talents
Bb
And nobody seems to care
Bb D# Bb
Lady Godiva, could it be no-one wants to ride
F
Come to think it over
Bb
You may have picked the perfect place to hide

How to play Hey Lady Godiva

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Bb. 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.

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