Please Mister Please
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#1.
D
In the corner of the bar there stands a jukebox..
Em A
with the best of country music, old and new.
A7 A
You can hear your five selections for a quarter..
A7 D
and somebody else's songs when yours are through.
D
I got good Kentucky whiskey on the counter..
D7 G
and my friends around to help me ease the pain.
D
Til some button-pushing cowboy plays that love song..
Em A D
and here I am just missing you again.
Chorus:
D Em A
Please, Mr., please, don't play B..Seventeen.
Em A G D
It was our song, it was his song, but it's o...ver.
D Em A
Please, Mr., please, if you know what I mean..
Em A D
I don't ever want to hear that song again.
#2.
D
If I had a dime for every time I held you.
Em A
Though you're far away, you've been so close to me.
A7 A
I could swear I'd be the richest girl in Nashville..
A7 D
maybe even in the state of Tennessee.
D
But I guess I'd better get myself together.
D7 G
Cause when you left, you didn't leave too much behind.
G D
Just a note that said 'I'm sorry,' by your picture..
Em A D
and a song that's weighing heavy on my mind.
Chorus:
D Em A
Please, Mr., please, don't play B..Seventeen.
Em A G D
It was our song, it was his song, but it's o...ver.
D Em A
Please, Mr., please, if you know what I mean..
Em A D
I don't ever want to hear that song again.
How to play Please Mister Please
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.