Im a Roustabout
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RIFF : D comme suit:
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(riff)
(riff) "ROUSTABOUT!"
(riff) "ROUSTABOUT!"
D
"Build it up... (UH-HUH)
Knock it down... (UH-HUH)
Fold it square... (UH-HUH)
Roll it around...
D (stroke) D (stroke)
Throw it in the air, stick it in the ground!"
G
But it's too bad, (UH-HUH)
A A7
I can't get mad,
D
'Cause I'm a Roustabout! (UH-HUH, UH-HUH, UH-HUH)
(riff)
"Tie it loose... (UH-HUH)
Make it tight... (UH-HUH)
If it's wrong, (UH-HUH)
Do it right!"
Makes me kinda feel like I wanna fight!
But it's too bad, (UH-HUH)
I can't get mad,
'Cause I'm a Roustabout! (UH-HUH, UH-HUH, UH-HUH)
G D
Orders all day and half the night from the boss,
E A A7
That guy just doesn't wanna see one minute lost!
"Stack it up, (UH-HUH)
In the rear (UH-HUH)
Better still... (UH-HUH)
Bring it here!"
Wanna take it out, stick it in his ear!
But it's too bad, (UH-HUH)
I can't get mad,
'Cause I'm a Roustabout! (UH-HUH, UH-HUH, UH-HUH)
A handyman is all I am around this place,
Everytime I turn around, he's right up in my face!
"Bring it in... (UH-HUH)
Bring it out!" (UH-HUH)
When I'm slow, (UH-HUH)
Boy, he shouts!
Gettin' awful tired, runnin' in and out!
But it's too bad, (UH-HUH)
I can't get mad,
'Cause I'm a Roustabout! (UH-HUH, UH-HUH, UH-HUH)
(riff) "ROUSTABOUT!" ,. (riff) "ROUSTABOUT!" (riff) "ROUSTABOUT!"
(riff) "ROUSTABOUT!" {fades}
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Capotraste na 1ª casa
A* = X 0 2 2 2 0 - (*A# na forma de A)
A7* = X 0 2 0 2 0 - (*A#7 na forma de A7)
D* = X X 0 2 3 2 - (*D# na forma de D)
E* = 0 2 2 1 0 0 - (*F na forma de E)
G* = 3 2 0 0 0 3 - (*G# na forma de G)
How to play Im a Roustabout
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.