Rough Boy
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[Intro: ]A | F# | B | E
A
What in the world's come all over me?
F#
I ain't got a chance of one in three.
B
Ain't got no rap, ain't got no line
E
but if you'll give me just a minute I'll be feelin' fine.
I am the one who can fade the heat,
the one they all say just can't be beat.
I'll shoot it to you straight and look you in the eye.
So gimme just a minute and I'll tell you why
(Chorus)
A E
I'm a rough boy, I'm a rough boy.
Instrumental: C# F# B E
I don't care how you look at me
because I'm the one and you will see
we can make it work, we can make it by.
So give me one more minute and I'll tell you why
(Chorus)
Instrumental 2: C# F# B E
A F#
Yeah I'm a rough boy, I'm a rough boy
B
I'll shoot it to you straight and look you in the eye.
E
Just gimme just a minute and I'll tell you why
(Chorus)
Outro: A F# B E
How to play Rough Boy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.