Rag Doll
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
B E /D# C#m
Ooh, oo-oo-oo-ooh (Ooh-oo-ooh)
F# B
Ooh-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-ooh
B E /D# C#m
Ahh, ah-ah-ah-ahh (Rag doll, ooh)
F# B
Ooh-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-ooh
Verse 1:
E B F#7 B F#7
(Hand-me-down) When she was just a kid her clothes were hand-me-down
E B F#7 B F#7
(Hand-me-down) They always laughed at her when she came into town
F#7 B E B E B
Called her rag doll, little rag doll
G#m C#7 F# G#m C#7 F# F#7
Such a pretty face should be dressed in lace
{half-length intro:}
Ooh, oo-oo-oo-ooh (Ooh-oo-ooh)
Ooh-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-ooh
Verse 2:
(Sad rag doll) I'd change her sad rags into glad rags if I could
(If I could) My folks won't let me 'cause they say that she's no good
She's a rag doll, such a rag doll
Though I love her so, I can't let her know
{repeat intro:}
Ooh, oo-oo-oo-ooh (Ooh-oo-ooh)
Ooh-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-ooh
Ahh, ah-ah-ah-ahh (Rag doll, ooh)
I love you just the way you are
Coda {intro chords; repeat to fade}:
A-ahh, ah-ah-ah-ah ah-ahh (Rag doll, ooh)
Ooh-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-ooh
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How to play Rag Doll
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.