See You Later Alligator
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high-pitched voice): See you later, alligator!
D
Well, I saw my baby ...
G D
Yeah, I saw my baby walkin' ...
A7 D
When I asked her "What's the matter...
Chorus (same pattern as verses):
"See you later, alligator; ...
See you later, alligator; ...
Can't you see you're in my way now? ...
Verse 2:
When I pondered what she told me, ...
When I pondered what she told me, it ...
But the next time that I saw her ...
(Chorus)
(instrumental; same pattern as everything else)
Verse 3:
She said "I'm sorry, pretty daddy. You ..
She said "I'm sorry, pretty daddy. ...
Won't you say that you'll forgive me and ...
Verse 4:
I said "Wait a minute, gator; I know ...
I said "Wait a minute, gator; I ...
Don't you know you really hurt me, ...
(Chorus)
"See you later, alligator...
G A7 D
See you later, alligator; so ...
How to play See You Later Alligator
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.