Roberta
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Intro
F Bb F Bb
verse 1
F G C
Roberta, you say you know me
F G C
But I see only what you're paid to show me
Bb Am7 Gm7 F
Oh, I wish you had the time
Bb F G C
Oh, I wish you had the time
F G C
Oh, Roberta, I understand you
F G C Dm G
I know you need to move in other circles too
C F Bb C F
It's tough for me, It's tough for you.
Interlude
F Bb F Bb
verse 2
F G C
Roberta, how I've adored you
F G C
I'd ask you over but I can't afford you
Bb Am7 Gm7 F
Oh, I wish you'd take the time
Bb F G C
Oh, I wish you'd take the time, oh oh
F G C
Roberta, the night goes slowly
F G C Dm G
I know you're workin' but you must get lonely too
C F Bb C F
It's tough for me, It's tough for you
Bridge
Eb F Bb
And I'm in a bad way and wanna make love to you
Dm C Dm C
Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh
Instrumental
F Am G F C F C
F Am G F C F C D G Gm
verse 3
F G C
(no vocals)
F G C
(no vocals)
Bb Am7 Gm7 F
Oh, I wish you had the time
Bb F G C
Oh, I wish you had the time oh oh
F G C
Roberta, I really need you
F G C Dm G
But I suppose that my small change won't see you through
C F Bb C F
It's tough for me, It's tough for you
Interlude
F F F F Bb
Outro
F
La la la la la la
Am G
La la la la la la-la
F C F C
La la la la la la-la la-la
F
La la la la la la
Am G
La la la la la la-la
F C F C
La la la la la la-la la-la (fade out)
How to play Roberta
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.