Miss Otis Regrets
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C F G C G
Miss otis regrets she's unable to lunch today
F
Madam
C G
Miss otis regrets she's unable to lunch today
C
She is sorry to be delayed
F C
But last evening down in lover's lane she strayed
F
Madam
C F G C G
Miss otis regrets she's unable to lunch today
C
When she woke up and found
F C
That her dream of love was gone
F
Madam
C G
She ran to the man, who had led her so far astray
C
And from under her velvet gown
F C
She drew a gun and shot her lover man down
F
Madam
C F G C G
Miss otis regrets she's unable to lunch today
C
When the mob came and got her
F C
And dragged her from the jail
F
Madam
C F G C G
They strung her upon, the old willow across the way
C
And the moment before she died
F C
She lifted up her lovely head and cried
F
Madam
C F G C G
Miss otis regrets she's unable to lunch today
C F G
Miss otis regrets she's unable to lunch
Am
Today
How to play Miss Otis Regrets
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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.