New Orleans Ladies
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[Intro: ]B B/Bb B/Ab B/F# E F# B F#
B B/Bb B/Ab B/F#
New Orleans ladies
E F#
A sassy style that will drive you crazy
B B/Bb B/Ab B/F#
And they hold you like the light
E F#
Hugs the wick when this candle's burning
B B/Bb B/Ab B/F#
Them Creole babies
E F#
Thin and brown and downright lazy
B B/Bb B/Ab B/F#
And they roll just like a river
E F#
A little wade will last forever
B F#
All the way
B B/Bb B/Ab B/F#
From Bourbon Street to Esplanade
E
They sashay by...
F# B F#
They sashay by...
New Orleans ladies
A flair for life, love, and laughter
And they hold you like the night
Holds a chill when this cold wind's blowing
Them Creole babies
They strut and sway from dusk til dawn
And they roll just like the river
A little wade will last forever
All the way
From Bourbon Street to Esplanade
They sashay by...
They sashay by...
How to play New Orleans Ladies
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.