In the mood
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G
Who's the livin' daddy with the beautiful eyes?
G
What a pair of lips -- I'd like to try 'em for size.
C
I'll just tell him, "Baby, won't you swing it with me?"
G
Hope he tells me "Maybe" -- what a wing it will be.
D7
So I said politely, "Darlin' may I intrude?"
Am7 G Gdim Am7alt D7 G6 D7
He said don't keep me waitin' when I'm in the mood."
G F#
First I held him lightly and we started to dance;
G
Then I held her tightly -- what a dreamy romance!
C F#
And I said, "Hey, baby, it's a quarter to three...
G
There's a mess of moonlight, won't you share it with me?"
D7
"Well," he answered, "Baby, don't you know that it's rude
Am7 G Gdim Am7alt D7 G6 D7
To keep my two lips waitin' when they're in the mood?"
Interlude:
G Gdim Am7 alt Cdim
In the mood -- that's what she told me,
G Gdim Am7 alt D
In the mood -- and when she told me
G Gdim Am7 alt D7sus4
In the mood -- my heart was skippin';
D7 Fdim D7 Gdim D7 G
It didn't take me long to say, "I'm in the mood now."
G Gdim Am7alt Cdim
In the mood (oh joy) for all her kissin',
G Gdim Am7alt D
In the mood (oh joy) her crazy lovin',
G Gdim Am7alt D7sus4
In the mood (oh boy) what I was missin' --
First Time:
D7 Fdim D7 Gdim D7 G
It didn't take me long to say "I'm in the mood now."
Instrumental Break:
G - G/B - Em Fm7 - G D - Am7 - D7 Am7alt - G
Last Time:
D7 Fdim D7 Gdim D7 G
It didn't take me long to say "I'm in the mood now."
How to play In the mood
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.