Little Spoon
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[Intro ]
G Em C D
verse 1
G
Hey pretty lady wont you come my way
Em
We got nothing going on today
C
I got two arms and you belong in the middle
D
I'll be the big spoon if you'll be the little
G
We could stay out until we see the stars
Em
Or we could drink Blue Moon in a dive bar\u2028
C
If you wanna go shopping you could drag me around
D
I could check out the new record store downtown
G
If you got the money, I got the time\u2028
Em
You put me in the best frame of mind\u2028
C
Lately I’ve been telling anybody who’ll hear
D
That you’re the only song playing in my ears
G
So hey pretty lady won’t you come my way
Em
We got nothing going on today
C
I got two arms and you belong in the middle
D
I’ll be the big spoon if you’ll be the little
Piano Solo
G Em C D
Em C G
Em C G
D Em Am D
verse 2
G
I sold a record but I ain’t sold two
Em
So I only got a little bit to spend on you
C
I’d sure like to buy you an ice cream cone
D
Pretend we don’t have to act like all grown
G
Up men and women worried bout the banks\u2028
Em
The youth and the protests and the corporate ranks
C
The burden and afflictions and the stress are all gone
D
When I’m walking down the street with you on my arm
G
So hey pretty lady won’t you come my way
Em
We got nothing going on today\u2028
C
You keep doing what it is you do\u2028
D G
And I’m always gonna be a fool for you
C
You be the crazy and I’ll be the sane\u2028
D G
I’ll keep up with you and I won’t complain
C
Oakland, Chicago, to NYC
\u2028D G
I just wanna hold you next to me
C
I’ll be the big spoon, you be the little\u2028
D G
I got two arms...and you belong in the middle
Outro
G Em C D
How to play Little Spoon
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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.