Lets Misbehave - Cole Porter

Lets Misbehave

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C
You could have a great career,
G7
And you should; Yes you should.
C
Only one thing stops you dear:
G7
You're too good; Way too good!
Am Am/G# Am/G Am/F#
If you want a future, darlin',
G Am
Why don't you get a past?
C D7 G7 C
'Cause that fateful moment's comin' at last...
 
G7 C G+
We're all alone, no chaperone
C C6
Can get our number
D7 G7 C6 C#dim
The world's in slumber--let's misbehave
Dm7 G7 C G+
There's something wild about you child
C E7/B
That's so contagious
Am C#dim G7/D D7 G7
Let's be outrageous--let's misbehave
 
C7 Bb/D
When Adam won Eve's hand
Ebdim C7/E F
He wouldn't stand for teasin'.
A7/E D7 G7
He didn't care about those apples out of season.
 
C G+
They say that Spring means just one thing
C E7/B
to little lovebirds
A7 D7 G7 C C#dim Dm7 G7
We're not above birds--let's misbehave
 
C G+
It's getting late and while I wait
C C6
My poor heart aches on
D7 G7 C6 C#dim
Why keep the breaks on? Let's misbehave
Dm7 G7 C G+
I feel quite sure affaire d'amour
C E7/B
Would be attractive
Am C#dim G7/D D7 G7
While we're still active, let's misbehave!
 
C7 Bb/D
You know my heart is true
Ebdim C7/E F
And you say you for me care
A7/E D7 G7
Somebody's sure to tell, but what the heck do we care?
 
C G+
They say that bears have love affairs
C E7/B
And even camels
A7 D7 G7 C
We're merely mammals--let's misbehave
 
Alternative middle eight:
C7 Bb/D
If you'd be just so sweet
Ebdim C7/E F
And only meet your fate, dear,
A7/E D7 G7
'Twould be the great event of nineteen twenty eight, dear

How to play Lets Misbehave

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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.

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