Mercedes Benz
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Intro: D D4 D D9
D
Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz ?
D
My friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends.
G
Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends,
D A D
So Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz ?
D G D
Oh Lord, won't you buy me a color TV ?
D A
Dialing For Dollars is trying to find me.
D D7 G Gm6
I wait for a each day until three,
D G/B A D
So oh Lord, won't you buy me a color TV ?
D G D
Oh Lord, won't you buy me a night on the town ?
Bm7 Bm/A
I'm counting on you, Lord, please don't let me down.
Gm7 Gm7 D
Prove that you love me and buy the next round,
D G A7 D
Oh Lord, won't you buy me a night on the town ?
Everybody!
D G D
Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz ?
Bm7 Bm/A
My friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends,
G D
Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends,
D D5/C D5/B Bb6 A7 D
So oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz ?
How to play Mercedes Benz
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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.