Sally Mae - John Lee Hooker
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ACapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by John Lee Hooker feat. George Thorogood
(From the 1989 Album THE HEALER)
 
[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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Sally Mae, Sally Mae
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Lord, you know you ain't treat'n me right
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Sally Mae, Sally Mae
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Lord, you know you ain't treat'n me right
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You stay out all night long
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Lord, you know you ain't treat'n me right
 
[Verse 2]
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You're a no good weed
N.C. A
Lord, the cows, won't mow you down
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You're a no good weed
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Lord, the cows, won't mow you down
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I was chief of police, I would drive you out of town
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George! Play the blues!
 
[Guitar Solos]
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[Verse 3]
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You ought to leave this town, Sally Mae
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You ought to leave here to stay
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You ought to leave this town
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Y'ought to leave here to stay
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Your reputation, Sally Mae
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Your reputation ain't no good
 
[Verse 4]
N.C. A
Sally Mae, Sally Mae
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Y'ought to change in your younger days
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Yeah!
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Sally Mae, Sally Mae
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Y'oughta change your ways in your younger days
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Better change now Sally Mae
N.C.
Change in your younger days
 
[Outro]
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How to play Sally Mae

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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.

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