Respect
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[Intro: ](D G)(2x)
A G
What you want; honey, you've got it,
A G
And what you need; baby, you've got it.
A G
All I'm asking, is for a little
D G D G
Respect, when I come home, hey, hey, hey!
A G
Do me wrong, honey, if you want,
A G
You can do me wrong, honey, while I am gone.
A G
But all I'm asking for, is for a little
D G D G
Respect, when I come home, oh baby.
G F
Hey, little girl, you're so sweeter than honey,
G F
And I am about to just give you all my money.
G
All I'm asking for, is a little
D G D G
Respect, when I come home, oh baby.
G F
Hey little girl, you're so sweeter than honey,
G F
And I am about to just give you all my money,
G
But all I want you to do; just give it, give it.
D G D G
Respect, when I come home, hey, hey, hey!
D G
Respect is what I want, respect is what I need.
D G
Respect is what I want, respect is what I need.
D G
Got to, got to have it, got to, got to have it.
D G
Got to, got to have it, got to, got to have it.
How to play Respect
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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.