Lady Godiva
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Lady Godiva:Peter And Gordon.
#6 in 1966.
#1. (Capo 8th fret for orig.)
G C G C G C G
Seventeen, a beauty queen..she made a ride that caused
C Am D
a scene in the town.
D7 G G7 A7
Her long blonde hair, hangin' down around her knees,
D7 Em7 G7
all the cats who dig striptease, prayin' for
Am
a little breeze.
D G7 A7
Her long blonde hair, falling down across her arms.
D7 G E A7 D7 G
Hiding all the lady's charms..Hey, hey, hey..Lady God..i..va.
#2.
G C G C G C G
She found fame and made her name..A Hollywood director
C Am D G7
came into town..and said to her..
A7 D7 Em7
How'd you like to be a star? You're a girl that could go far,
G7 Am
especially dressed the way you are.
D G7 A7
She smiled at him..Gave her pretty head a shake..
D7 G E E7 A7 D7 G
That was Lady G's mistake..hey-hey-hey....Lady God..i..va.
#3.
G C G C
He directs Certificate X.
G C G C Am
And people now are craning their necks..to see her.
D G7 A7
Cause she's a star..one that everybody knows.
D7 Em7
Finished with the striptease shows..
G7 Am
Now she can't afford her clothes.
D G7 A7
Her long blonde hair, lyin' on the barber's floor.
D7 G E E7 A7 D7 G C G
Doesn't need it long anymore....Lady God..i..va.
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
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.