Right String Baby But The Wrong Yo
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verse 1
B C#
You Got the right string baby but the wrong yo yo
F#
Don't go knocking on nobody's door
B
I passed this morning by the hardware store
G C E
Got a brand new string for my yo yo
verse 2
C#
Well I went down to the store to get that string put on
F#
They made a mistake put that string on wrong
B
Don't go knocking on nobody's door
E D#
Right string baby but the wrong yo yo
verse 3
C#
Well Mama done told me and Papa done told me too
F#
Some of these here women gonna be the death of you
B
You better find out just which one that you crave
E D
Son some of these women gonna put you in your grave
verse 4
C#
You see me coming baby put your man outdoors
F#
I ani't no stranger honey I been here before
B
Don't go knocking on nobody's door
E Bb
Right string baby but it just won't go
Riff
Verse 5
C# G#m
Right string but it just won't go
F# C#
Don't go knocking on nobody's door
B
Pass this morning by the old hardware store
C E D#
Got a brand new string for my yo yo
Verse 6
C#
Well I walked into that store to get the string put on
F# C#
They made a mistake and put that string on wrong
B D
Don't go knocking on nobody's door
E F#
Got the right string baby but it just
B E B
It just won't go
How to play Right String Baby But The Wrong Yo
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.