Pass Me By
View chords used in this chart
E7 Cdim Fdim A E7 F#m C#m5-/7 D9 Cdim A
I got me ten fine toes to wiggle in the sand
D9 Bm5-/7 A F#m D9 Cdim E7
Lots of idle fingers snap to my command
Fdim E7 D9 Cdim Bm5-/7 Cdim E7
A lovely pair of heels that kick to beat the band
D9 Cdim Bm5-/7 E7 A F#m D9 E7
Contemplatin' nature can be fascinatin'
A E7 F#m C#m5-/7 D9 Cdim A E7
Add to these a nose that I can thumb
D9 Cdim A A7 D7M D6
And a mouth, by gum, have I
Bm5-/7 D6 Fdim B7 A Fdim F#7
To tell the whole darn world "If ya don't happen to like it
C#m5-/7 D9 Cdim Bm5-/7 E7/13 E7 A A7
Deal me out, thank ya kindly, pass me by"
D9 Fdim Cdim A C#m5-/7 F#7
Pass me by, pass me by
B7 Bm Bm7/E E7/9 E7 E7/13 E7 A
If ya don't happen to like it, pass me by.
How to play Pass Me By
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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.