Lazy Bones
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Intro= C G C G C F C F
verse 1
C F C F
Lazybones sleeping in the sun
C F C C7
How you 'spect to get your day's work done
Em Dm
Never get your day's work done
Dm G C G
Sleeping in the new day's sun
Verse2
C F C F
Lazybones sleepin in the shade
C F C C7
How you 'spect to get your cornmeal made
Em Dm
You'll never get your cornmeal made
Dm G C C7
Just sleepin in the evenin shade
Bridge
F
When 'taters need spraying I bet you keep praying
C C7
The bugs fall off the vine
F G
And when you go fishin I bet you keep wishin
Am C F G
The fish won't grab your line
verse 3
C F C F
Lazybones loafing through the day
C F C C7
How you 'spect to get a dime that way
Em Dm
Never make a dime that way
Dm G C G
Never heard a word I say
Repeat verse 1
C F C F
Lazybones sleepin' in the sun
C F C C7
How you 'spect to get your day's work done
Em Dm
Never get your day's work done
Dm G C C
Sleepin' in the new day's sun
How to play Lazy Bones
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.