It Was Only A Gypsy
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Intro:Bm D, Bm A
Bm A D Em
I am a handsome policeman, I am bold and versatile
G A D G
My wife is white and beautiful with breasts of alabaster
Bm A D Em
When I hurry home to her she whispers with a smile
G A D
What did you do today my big blue hero?
G Bm
There was only a gypsy
G A D
A ragged, shaggy blackguard of a didicoi
G Bm
Up to no good, I did what I should
G A D A D Bm D, Bm A
A little physical persuasion and he passed on by.
Bm A D Em
But now I grow impatient to enjoy her juicy beauty
G A D G
I searched for the rising rhythms of those breasts of alabaster
Bm A D Em
No, she cries pray tell me what you did today on duty
G A D
Tell me more about this hairy gypsy.
G Bm
It was only a gypsy
G A D
A ragged, shaggy blackguard of a didicoi
G Bm
Up to no good, I did what I should
G A D A D Bm D, Bm A
A little physical persuasion and he passed on by.
Bm A D Em
But tell me pretty darling, will you tell me in your turn
G A D G
Who placed those fresh wild flowers in your breasts of alabaster?
Bm A D Em
And when you smile between your teeth still wedged do I discern
G A D
A sprig of whisker from another?s moustache?
G Bm
It was only a gypsy, she sighed
G A D
A ragged, shaggy blackguard of a didicoi
G Bm
Up to no good, I did what I could
G A D A D
A little physical persuasion and he passed on by.
G Bm
It was only a gypsy boy
G A D
A ragged, shaggy blackguard of a didicoi-i-i
G Bm
Up to no good, I did what I could
G A D A D
A little physical persuasion and he passed on by.
D
Between her breasts a hedgerow nosegay, in between her teeth a tell-tale whisker,
A D
The house is full of clothes pegs.
How to play It Was Only A Gypsy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.