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Intro:
 
(spoken): "A preachment, dear friends, you are about to receive
on John Barleycorn, nicotine, and the temptations of Eve"
 
(Bronx cheer)
 
organ arr. for guitar: [xx6x8x]
 
E D A [4X; continue through verses]
/ / / /
 
Verse 1:
 
No parkin' by the sewer sign
Hot dog, my razor's broke
Water drippin' up the spout
But I don't care, let it all hang out
 
Verse 2:
 
Hangin' from a pine tree by my knees
Sun is shinin' through the shade
Nobody knows what it's all about,
It's too much, man, let it all hang out
 
Break:
 
F#7 A E D A E D A [2X]
[xx4320] [xx7650]
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
 
Verse 3:
 
Saw a man walkin' upside down
My T.V.'s on the blink
Made Galileo look like a Boy Scout
Sorry 'bout that, let it all hang out
 
Verse 4:
 
Sleep all day, drive all night
Brain my numb, can't stop now
For sure ain't no doubt
Keep an open mind, let it all hang out
 
[repeat break]
 
Verse 5:
 
It's rainin' inside a big brown moon
How does that mess you baby up, leg
Eatin' a Reuben sandwich with sauerkraut
Don't stop now, baby, let it all hang out
 
Coda:
 
Let it all hang out (harmonized) [repeat to fade]
 
 
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers

How to play Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out)

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is A. 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.

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