I Will Be No Mistress
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Capo 1
Intro: Dm C Dm C
Chorus
Dm C
I will be no mistress
Dm C Dm
(I will be no mistress)
C
I will be no mistress
Dm C Dm
(I will be no mistress)
verse 1
I see your eyes a-wandering
C
Wishing and a-wanting
Dm
But I am not for conquering
C
A husband I will win
verse 2
Dm
You can send me trinkets
C
Beg me for my kisses
Dm
But I will be no mistress
C
To no man or king
[Refrão]Dm C
I will be no mistress
Dm C Dm
(I will be no mistress)
C
I will be no mistress
Dm C Dm
(I will be no mistress)
Instrumental
Dm C Dm C Dm C Dm C
verse 3
Dm
You want me for your lover
C
To line up with the others
Dm
But you will soon discover
C
I'm not a summer fling
verse 4
Dm
You can send me trinkets
C
Beg me for my kisses
Dm
But I will be no mistress
C
To no man or king
[Refrão]Dm C
I will be no mistress
Dm C Dm
(I will be no mistress)
C
I will be no mistress
Dm C Dm
(I will be no mistress)
Chorus
Dm C
I will be no mistress
Dm C Dm
(I will be no mistress)
C
I will be no mistress
Dm C Dm
(I will be no mistress)
Instrumental
Dm C Dm C Dm C Dm C
Verse 5
You want me for your lover
C
I'm not like the others
Dm
And I'll not take your offer
C
I want a wedding ring
[Refrão]Dm C
I will be no mistress
Dm C Dm
(I will be no mistress)
C
I will be no mistress
Dm C Dm
(I will be no mistress)
Dm C
I will be no mistress
Dm C Dm
(I will be no mistress)
C
I will be no mistress
Dm C Dm
(I will be no mistress)
How to play I Will Be No Mistress
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.