Seven Deadly Sins
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G
Some say that kissin's a sin
Em
But tell me how can that be true
G
For kissing has been in this world
D G
Since the very first day there was two
G D
Now if it wasn't legal then the lawyers they would sue
F C
And the prisons would be full of folk who had a kiss or two
G
And if they didn't like it then away the girls would run
D G
And if it wasn't plenty then the poor folk would get none
G
Some say that gamblin's a sin
Em
But I'll bet you fifteen to one
G
That gambling has been in this world
D G
Since horses and greyhounds could run
G D
Now if it wasn't legal then the lawyers they would sue
F C
And the prisons would be full of folk who had a bet or two
G
And if they didn't like it then away the girls would run
D G
And if it wasn't plenty then the poor folk would get none
G
Some say that swearin's a sin
Em
But where is the man that can tell
G
For swearing has been in this world
D G
Since the Devil was told go to hell
G D
Now if it wasn't legal then the lawyers they would sue
F C
And the prisons would be full of folk who had a curse or two
G
And if they didn't like it then away the girls would run
D G
And if it wasn't plenty then the poor folk would get none
G
Some say that smokin's a sin
Em
And a pipe now and then is enough
G
But smoking has been in this world
D G
Since Adam taught Eve how to puff
G D
Now if it wasn't legal then the lawyers they would sue
F C
And the prisons would be full of folk who had a smoke or two
G
And if they didn't like it then away the girls would run
D G
And if it wasn't plenty then the poor folk would get none
G
Some say that drinkin's a sin
Em
But a gargle is fine now and then
G
For drinking has been in this world
D G
For ever and ever, Amen
G D
Now if it wasn't legal then the lawyers they would sue
F C
And the prisons would be full of folk who had a drink or two
G
And if they didn't like it then away the girls would run
D G
And if it wasn't plenty then the poor folk would get none
How to play Seven Deadly Sins
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.