Lawdy Miss Clawdy
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Intro: E A E D A E
Chorus:
A
Well, lawdy, lawdy, lawdy, Miss Clawdy..
D Dm
well, you sure look good to me.
A Gbm D
Believe me child, baby, you know I
E A E
can't be free.
#1.
A D
I done give all my money but you just don't
Dm
treat me right.
A Gbm D
You like to ball every morning, don't come
E A E
home till late at night.
#2.
A D
I'm gonna tell, tell your mama, what you been
Dm
doing to me.
A D E A E
Believe me child, baby, I'm in miser-y.
INTERLUDE: A E D A E A G E Gbm A D Dm A D E A E
A E D G D Dm A D A E
[Refrão] A
Well, lawdy, lawdy, lawdy, Miss Clawdy..
D Dm
well, you sure look good to me.
A Gbm D
Believe me child, baby, you know I
E A E
can't be free.
#3.
A D
I said, bye, bye, bye, baby..you won't see me
Dm
no more.
A E A
Bye, little darling..down the road I'll go.
OUTRO:
D E A D E A
Down the road I'll go..down the road I'll go..(Fade.)
A fifties/sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
How to play Lawdy Miss Clawdy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.