I Love You Because You Look Like Jim Reeves
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(Intro) C Am F G, C Am G (x5)
C Am F G
My girlfriend looks like Peggy Mount
C Am G
What am I supposed to do?
C Am F G
I’m up the creek and never mind the paddle boy
C Am G
I haven’t even got a canoe.
C Am F G, C Am G (x2)
C Am F G
I sold my soul to an Arctic Roll
C Am G
I went to hell on a red skidoo
C Am F G
I did the Shake’n’Vac and broke my fucking back
C Am G
And now my library books are nine weeks overdue.
C Am F G, C Am G (x2)
C Am F G
Knock, knock, who’s there?
C Am G
The patron saint of Llandudno
C Am F G
The patron saint of Llandudno who?
C Am G
Tony Bastable.
C Am F G
You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours
C Am F G
And I’ll be in heaven before you
C Am F G
I love you because you
C Am G
Look like Jim Reeves.
C Am F G, C Am G (x2) C
How to play I Love You Because You Look Like Jim Reeves
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.