Puttin' On The Ritz
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D Fdim Em7 A7 D Fdim Em7 A7
Have you seen the well to do up and down Park Avenue
F Fdim C#7 C7 F Fdim C#7 C7
On that famous thoroughfare with their noses in the air
A6 Gdim Bm5-/7 E7 A6 Gdim Bm5-/7 E7
High hats and Arrow collars white spats and lots of dollars
F#m F#m7 B7 C7 A7/9- A7/13- A7
Spending every dime for a wonderful time
Dm A7 Dm Gdim Dm A7
If you're blue and you don't know where to go to
Dm Gdim A7 Bm5-/7 A7 Dm F#m A#9 A7
Why don't you go where fashion sits? Puttin' on the Ritz
Dm A7 Dm Gdim Dm A7
Different types who wear a day coat, pants with stripes
Dm Gdim A7 Bm5-/7 A7 Dm A# D7
And cutaway coat, perfect fits, puttin' on the Ritz
Bridge one
Gm A7 Fdim A7 Dm
Strolling up the avenue so happy
F Dm7 Gm7 C7 F A#9 A9
All dressed up just like an English chappie very snappy
Dm A7 Dm Gdim Dm A7
Come let's mix where Rockefellers walk with sticks
Dm Gdim A7 Bm5-/7 A7 Dm Bb D7
Or "umber-ellas" in their mitts, puttin' on the Ritz
Bridge two
Gm A7 Fdim A7 Dm
Dressed up like a million dollar trouper
F Dm7 Gm7 C7 F A#9 A9
Trying hard to look like Gary Cooper (super duper)
Dm A7 Dm Gdim Dm A7
You'll declare it's simply topping to be there
Dm Gdim A7 Bm5-/7 A7
And hear them swapping smart tidbits
Dm A#9 A7/9-
Puttin' on the Ritz
A9 Dm A#9 A7/9- A9 Dm Gm6 D6/9
Puttin' on the Ritz, puttin' on the Ritz
How to play Puttin' On The Ritz
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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.