Love Potion Number Nine
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G-Am Dm
I took my troubles down to Madame Ruth
G-Am Dm
You know that gypsy with the gold-capped tooth
C Am
She's got a pad down on 34th on Vine
Dm E
selling little bottles of love potion number nine
Am Dm
I told her that i was a flop with chicks
Am Dm
I've been this way since 1956
C Am
She looked at my palm and she made a magic sign
Dm E
She said what you need is love potion number nine
[Refrão] Dm
She bent down turned around and gave me a wink
E
She said i'm going to make it up right here in the sink
Dm
It smelled like turpentine it looked like indian ink
E
I held my nose i closed my eyes i took a drink.
Am Dm
I didn't know if it was day or night
Am Dm
I started kissing everything in sight
C Am
but when i kissed a cop down on 34th on vine
Dm E
he broke my little bottle of love potion number nine
Solo
Dm Am Dm Am
Love potion number nine, love potion number nine
Dm Am Dm Am
love potion number nine, love potion number nine
How to play Love Potion Number Nine
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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.