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Capo on 1st Fret
I.
F G C
Saturday morning jumped out of bed
Am
And put on my best suit
F G C
Got in my car and raced like a jet
Am
All the way to you
F G C
Knocked on your door with heart in my hand
Am
To ask you a question
F G C Am
'Cause I know that you're an old-fashioned man, yeah
F G
Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life?
C Am
Say yes, say yes 'cause I need to know
F G
You say I'll never get your blessing 'til the day I die
C Am
Tough luck, my friend, but the answer is 'No'
Chorus.
F G
Why you gotta be so rude?
C Am
Don't you know I'm human too?
F G
Why you gotta be so rude?
C Am
I'm gonna marry her anyway
F
Marry that girl
G
Marry her anyway
C
Marry that girl
Am
Yeah, no matter what you say
F
Marry that girl
G
And we'll be a family
C Am
Why you gotta be so
F G C
Rudeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
C Am
Why you gotta be so
F G C Am
Rudeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Rude!
II.
F G C
I hate to do this, you leave no choice
Am
Can't live without her
F G C
love me or hate me we will be boys
Am
Standing at that altar
F G
Or we will run away
C Am
To another galaxy, you know
F G
You know she's in love with me
C Am
She will go anywhere I go
F G
Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life?
C Am
Say yes, say yes 'cause I need to know
F G
You say I'll never get your blessing 'til the day I die
C Am
Tough luck, my friend, 'cause the answer's still 'No"
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Instrumental: F G C Am x2
F G
Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life?
C Am
Say yes, say yes 'cause I need to know
F G
You say, I'll never get your blessing 'til the day I die
C Am
Tough luck, my friend, but 'No' still means 'No'!
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How to play Rude
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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.