Redhead
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[Intro ]
D G D G
verse 1
G D G
Momma was a hot head, daddy was a redneck
D G
Grew up in a single wide when Reagan was president
D C G
Spooning in the twin size, newly wed business
D G D G
Didn't know they gonna have themselves a little redhead
G D C D G
Nine months from Valentine's, blamed it on the red wine
D G
Bought a station wagon, stopped running all the red lights
D G
Big eyes, bigger mouth, wild child complex
D C D G D
They didn't have a clue how to raise a little redhead
Chorus
G C D
They got their hands full, trying to tame a pistol
G D
Spitfire, freckles that could run among the dead
G C D
Clothes line, tight rope, dare devil, high hopes
C G D
They raised a little hell when they raised a little redhead
D
Now tell us how it is little girl
verse 2
D G
Living with the sunburn, running with scissors
D G
Daddy's belt couldn't help simmer down the temper
D C Bm G
Bull in a china shop, rose colored reckless
D C Bm G D
Tried to run away, but trouble loves a little redhead
Chorus
D G D
Oh, they got their hands full, trying to tame a pistol
G D
Spitfire, freckles that could run among the dead
G C D
Clothes line, tight rope, dare devil, high hopes
C G D
They raised a little hell when they raised a little redhead
Solo
D G C D G C D G C
D D C Bm G
Chorus
G D
Oh, they got their hands full, trying to tame a pistol
G C D
Spitfire, freckles that could run among the dead
G C D
Clothes line, tight rope, dare devil, high hopes
C G D
They raised a little hell when they raised a little redhead
Outro
G C D G
God made the blondes, black haired, and the brunettes
D C G
Devil dropped in, said, I don't think you're done yet
D C G
Let's make a compromise, make an angel backslide
D C D G
So they chipped in, and they made a little redhead
How to play Redhead
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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.