Scratch My Back - Tony Joe White

Scratch My Back

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Intro: Eb B E Em E A E B A E
 
#1.
E Em E
I'm itchin'.......I don't know where
 
to scratch.
A Em
Now, come here, baby, scratch my back..
E B A
I know you can do it..unhh..so, baby,
E B Em
get on to it.
E
You got me feeling all right, now.
 
INTERLUDE: E A E B A E
 
#2.
B Em
Now, a little bit over on the right side,
E
there, baby.
G
Unhhh..now browse right over some, right
A E B A E
there..unhhh..
Em E Em
Oh, I'm still itching, I don't know where
E
to scratch.
 
#3.
A Em E B A E
Unhhh...baby, you scratch so good..
A E
You gotta get in there..unh-unh-unh-unh-unh-
Bm E A Em
unh-unh..oooooo, God..owwww..ah-ah-ah-ah-ah.
 
INTERLUDE: B A Dbm E Em E A E A E B A E
 
#3.
Gbm G A Ab G Ab E A E A
Still itchin'..............all right..
E
scratch my back.
 
OUTRO: B A Em (Fade.)

How to play Scratch My Back

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Eb. 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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