Shame On You
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Greetings from the Swamp Varmint, in the heart of the Corn Belt. This song
was requested in the last newsletter.
It also sounds good to drop in a momentary transitional A7 at the end of the
first line of each verse.
Shame On You
by Spade Cooley
(A) Shame,(E7)shame on (A)you,
(D)Shame, shame on (E7)you,
(D)Took my heart as a token,
When (A)returned, it was broken,
Hide your (E7)face, shame on you.
Shame, shame on you,
Shame, shame on you,
Took my car and my money,
Tell you gal, that ain?funny,
Dern your hide, shame on you.
Shame, shame on you,
Shame, shame on you,
Ran around with other guys,
Tried to lie when I got wise,
Foolish girl, shame on you.
Shame, shame on you,
Shame, shame on you,
Two can play your little game,
You'll find out who was to blame,
Hide your face, shame on you.
Shame, shame on you,
Shame, shame on you,
Can you hold your head up high?
Look your friends right in the eye?
No you can't, shame on you.
How to play Shame On You
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 A7. 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.