Lulu's Back In Town
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D Fdim Gdim D
Gotta get my old tuxedo pressed
D Fdim Gdim D
Gotta sew a button on my vest
D7 G6 G5 Fdim D B7
'Cause tonight I've gotta look my best
E7/9 G/B A4/7/9 D
Lulu's back in town
D Fdim Gdim D
Gotta get a half a buck somewhere
D Fdim Gdim D
Gotta shine my shoes and slick my hair
D7 G6 G5 Fdim D B7
Gotta get myself a boutonniere
E7/9 G/B Edim D D7
Lulu's back in town
Bridge
D D7 G G/B A7 D
You can tell all my pets
D D7 G G/B A7 D
All my Harlem coquettes
D D7 G Fdim D B7
Mister Otis regrets
E7/9 E7 G/B Em7 A4/7/9
That he won't be around
D Fdim Gdim D
You can tell the mail man not to call
D Fdim Gdim D
I ain't comin' home until the fall
D7 G6 G5 Fdim D B7
And I might not get back home at all
E7/9 G/B Edim D B7 E7/9 G/B A4/7/9 D
Lulu's back in town, Lulu's back in town
How to play Lulu's Back In Town
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.