Just a gigolo - Louis Armstrong

Just a gigolo

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G G9
Just a gigolo, everywhere I go
 
G/B Edim Am7 D7
People know the part I'm playing;
 
Am Am7+ Am7 Am6
Paid for every dance, selling each romance
 
Am7 D9 D7 G6 Am7 D7
Every night some heart be - tray - ing.
 
G G7+ G7 Cm7/6 CM7
There will come a day youth will pass away --
 
Bm7/5- E7 Am Am7+
Then what will they say about me?
 
C Cm G B7 E7
When the end comes, I know, they'll say, "Just a gi-go-lo"
 
Am7 D9 D7 G9 G
As life goes on with - out me.
 
Repeat twice and finish

How to play Just a gigolo

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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.

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