Kitty
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Kitty as performed by Joan Baez in duet with Bill Wood
(Possibly an old traditional folk song)
REFRAIN:
C G C
Out in the wide world Kitty, pretty Kitty
C G C
Out in the wide world Kitty, far across the sea
verse 1:
C F G
My Kitty sailed away from me
C
To strange and distant lands
F G
And when I asked a goodbye kiss
C D7 G
She said, "Oh no, shake hands"
REFRAIN:
verse 2:
When Kitty left she said she'd write
He promised her the same
But his address somehow got lost
And she forgot his name
REFRAIN:
verse 3:
(Hum verse melody with voice Ooh's)
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Sounds best when sung harmony/counter harmony like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcOTWQZQRtg
How to play Kitty
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.