Sensible Shoes
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A Corvette Stingray, I do it my way
E7
Got a good job, I'm makin' lots of money
E7
I look good and I'm funny, so why am I lonesome, honey
B A5
The gypsy said the problem with you
N.C. E7
You need some sensible shoes
E7
Yes you do, yes you do
[Verse 2]
E7
Look at this black book, it's loaded with phone numbers
E7
Potential lovers, new worlds to discover
E7
You would think I, really got it made now
E7
New Rayban shades, but I'm a heartache on parade now.
B A5
I walk around with the blues
N.C. E7
I need some sensible shoes
[Chorus]
A C D E7
Sensible shoes, ones that'll lead me back to you
A C B
Sensible shoes, 'cause you're the only lover that was ever true
A N.C. E7
I need some sensible shoes
[Verse 3]
E7
All my friends now, they look up to me
E7
They wish they could be, a lot more like me
E7
But they don't know, and they can't see
E7
How I'm hurtin', and how I'm empty
B A5
Lost my soul when I walked out on you
N.C. E7
I need some sensible shoes
[Chorus]
A C D E7
Sensible shoes, ones that'll lead me back to you
A C B
Sensible shoes, 'cause you're the only lover that was ever true
A N.C. E7
I need some sensible shoes
[Solo]
| A | C D | E7 | E7 |
| A | C | B | A N.C.|
| E7 | E7
[Verse 4]
E7
I got a fast car, go cruisin' down the highway
E7
A Corvette Stingray, I do it my way
E7
Got a good job, I'm makin' lots of money
E7
I look good and I'm funny, so why am I lonesome, honey
B A5
The gypsy said the problem with you
N.C. E7
Ah, you know
[Chorus]
A C D E7
Sensible shoes, ones that'll lead me back to you
A C B
Sensible shoes, 'cause you're the only lover that was ever true
A C D E7
Sensible shoes, ones that'll lead me back to you
A C B
Sensible shoes, 'cause you're the only lover that was ever true
A N.C. E7
I need some sensible shoes
[Outro]
E7
Nice tight fit ... must be my size
E7
(fade out)
How to play Sensible Shoes
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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.