Play A Simple Melody
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Part A:
A E7 A Cdim E7
Won't you play a simple melody,
E7 Cdim E A Cdim E7 E7sus4
Like my mother sang to me?
A E7 A Cdim E7
One with good old-fashioned harmony
E7 Cdim E A D9 A E7
Play a simple melody.
Part B:
A E7 A Cdim E7
Musical demon, set your honey a dreamin', won't you play me some rag?
E7 Cdim E A Cdim E7 E7sus4
Just change that classical drag to some sweet musical nag.
A E7 A Cdim E7 Cdim
And if you play from a copy of a tune that is choppy, you'll get all my applause,
E7 Cdim E E7 Cdim E A D9 A E7
And and that is simply because I want to listen to rag.
(Part A is sung first, then part B, then Part A and B simultaneously.)
How to play Play A Simple Melody
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 A. 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.