Sherlock Holmes
View chords used in this chart
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[Verse 1]
B F B F
Sherlock Holmes is on the case
B F
The soiled glove on your hand
B F
Gave him a clue
B F B
Give it to me and act as if
F
Nothing had happened
[Refrain]
D G E C
Fat fat why, tell me that
D
What in the world
C
Can I do?
[Verse 2]
B F B F
Flowers growing in the garden
B F
Footprints on the path
B F
Show him the way
B F
Give it to me and
B F
Take this bag of spare ribs
[Refrain]
D G E C
Fat fat why, tell me that
D
What in the world
C
Can I do?
[Instrumental Break]
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D G E
C D C
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How to play Sherlock Holmes
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 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.