Makin' Whoopie
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[Intro]dução: C Am7 F Fm7 C G7 C G7
G7 C Am7 Dm7 G7
Another bride, another groom
C C7 F Fm
Another sunny honeymoon
C Am7 Dm7 Bb9
Another season, another reason
G7 C Cdim Dm7 G7
For makin' whoopee
G7 C Am7 Dm7 G7
You get some shoes, a little rice
C C7 F Fm
The groom's so nervous, he answers twice
C Am7 Dm7 Bb9
It's really thrillin' that he's so willin'
G7 C F Fm7 C
For makin' whoopie
Bridge
C7 Dm Dm7+
Picture a little love nest
Dm7 Bb9 C
Down where the roses cling
C7 Dm Dm7+
Picture that same love nest
Dm7 Bb9 G7
And see what a year will bring
G7 C Am7 Dm7 G7
He's doin' dishes and baby clothes
C C7 F Fm
He's so ambitious, he even sews
C Am7 Dm7 Bb9
Just don't forget, folks, that's what you get, folks
G7 C Am7 F Fm7 C G7 C
For makin' whoopie
How to play Makin' Whoopie
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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.