Lady Godiva
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Capo 8
Intro: G C (4x)
G C
Seventeen
G C
A beauty queen
G C G C Am D
She made a ride that caused a scene in the town
G7
Her long blonde hair
A7
Hanging down around her knees
D G
All the cats who dig striptease
Am D7
Praying for a little breeze
G7
Her long blonde hair
A7
Falling down across her arms
D G E
Hiding all the lady's cha----rms
A7 D
Lady Godiva
E C (4x)
G C
She found fame
G C
And made her name
G C G C Am D
A Hollywood director came into town
G7
And said to her (hey! ),
A7
How'd you like to be a star?
D G
You're a girl who could go far
Am D7
'Specially dressed the way you are
G7
She smiled at him
A7
And gave her pretty head a shake
D G E
That was Lady G's mistake
A7 D
Oh, Lady Godiva
G C (4x)
G C G C
He directs Certificate X
G C G C
And people now are craning their necks
Am D (Sustain)
To see her
(No chord) G7
'Cause she's a star
A7
One that everybody knows
D G
Finished with her striptease shows
Am D7
Now she can('t?) afford her clothes
G7
Her long blonde hair
A7
Lying on a barber's floor
D G E
Doesn't need it long any mo---re
A7 D
Lady Godiva
G C (4x)
How to play Lady Godiva
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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.