Repetition
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Intro: Bb
[Verso 1]
G A
Johnny is a man
G A
And he's bigger than you
G A
But his overheads are high
G
And he looks straight through you
A
When you ask him how the kids are
Interlude: Bb
[Verso 2]
G A
He'll get home around seven
G A
'Cause the Chevy's real old
G A
And he could have had a Cadillac
G A
If the school had taught him right
[Refrão]
G A
And he could have married Anne with the blue silk blouse
G A
He could have married Anne with the blue silk blouse
G A
[Verso 3]
G A
And the food is on the table
G A
But the food is cold
Interlude
Bb
Don't hit her
[Verso 4]
G A
Can't you even cook?
G A
What's the good of me working when you can't damn cook?
G A
G A
Well, Johnny is a man
G A
And he's bigger than her
G A
I guess the bruises won't show
G A
If she wears long sleeves
G A
But the space in her eyes
G A
Shows through
Interlude
Bb
[Refrão]
G A G A
And he could have married Anne with the blue silk blouse
G A G A
He could have married Anne with the blue silk blouse
Outro
G
It shows through
A G A G A G A G A G A G A
G A
It shows through
G A
It shows through
G A G A G A
How to play Repetition
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 Bb. 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.