Miss Susanna
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Intro
E7(9) A7(9) D7(13)
E7(9)
Miss Susanna please
A7M(9) D7(13)
Pardon me for asking
E7(9)
What was it
Am7(9) D7(13)
You called me for?
E7(9)
In a room removed
A7M(9) D7(13)
Master would not approve
E7(9) Am7(9)
Of you and I behind closed doors
D7(13) E7(9)
Not at all
A7(9) D7(13) E7(9)
It isn't right at all
Miss Susanna please
A7M(9) D7(13)
Whatever are you saying?
E7(9)
It frightens me
Am7(9) D7(13)
To stand so near
E7(9)
Surely you must see
A7M(9) D7(13)
What will become of me
E7(9) Am7(9)
The moment that the master hears
D7(13) E7(9)
What we've done
A7(9) D7(13) E7(9)
He wouldn't, like it none
A7M(9) A7(9) D7/A
Much as I desire thee
F#m7 Fº(13-)
Oh, lady, oh
Em7(9) A7(4/9)
This isn't the place for me
D7M(9) C#7(9+)
If the word gets out
F#m7(9) A7(4/9)
Oh oh oh oh oh..
D7M(9) C#7(9+)
There will be no doubt
F#m7(9) A7(4/9)
Oh oh oh oh oh..
D7M(9) C#7(9+)
They will hang me high
F#m7(9) A7(4/9)
Oh oh oh oh oh..
D7M(9) C#7(9+)
In the moonless sky
F#m7(9) A7(4/9) E7(9)
Oh oh oh oh..
E7(9)
Miss Susanna please
A7M(9) D7(13)
Think of what you're saying
E7(9)
Tell me where
Am7(9) D7(13)
You put your key
E7(9)
Seeing you this way
A7M(9) D7(13)
I feel I must obey
E7(9) Am7(9)
No matter what becomes of me
D7(13) E7(9)
Right or wrong
A7(9) D7(13) E7(9)
I'm just not, not that strong
A7M(9) A7(9) D7/A
Much as she desires me
F#m7 Fº(13-)
Salvation, oh
Em7(9) A7(4/9)
Is keeping my lady pleased
D7M(9) C#7(9+)
If the word gets out
F#m7(9) A7(4/9)
Oh oh oh oh oh..
D7M(9) C#7(9+)
There will be no doubt
F#m7(9) A7(4/9)
Oh oh oh oh oh..
D7M(9) C#7(9+)
They will hang me high
F#m7(9) A7(4/9)
Oh oh oh oh oh..
D7M(9) C#7(9+)
In the moonless sky
F#m7(9) A7(4/9)
Oh oh oh oh oh..
D7M(9) C#7(9+)
O que vou fazer
F#m7(9) A7(4/9)
É te satisfazer
D7M(9) C#7(9+)
Com o meu amor
F#m7(9) A7(4/9)
Oh oh oh oh oh..
How to play Miss Susanna
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E7. 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.