Shoeshine Boy
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verse 1
C F G C
Shoeshine boy, he's makin' his money workin' dowtown on Main Street
C F G C
Shoeshine boy, I know it ain't funny cleanin' everything on two feet
[Refrão] F G C F
Get down, get down upon your knees and brush your blues away
C F G F C
It won't be long 'til Saturday night and you'll be dancin' with your lady 'til the break of day.
verse 2
C F G C
Shoeshine boy, don't have no ambition, just wants to be a kerbside boot black
C F G C
Shoeshine boy, your daddy's getting older, gotta take the weight off his back
[Refrão] F G C F
Get down, get down upon your knees and brush your blues away
C F G F C
It won't be long 'til Saturday night and you'll be dancin' with your lady 'til the break of day.
Bridge
F Am G F
You know you feel so good when she comes to need you
F Am G C G
And when you're dancin' together, you just can't beat you.
Instrumental
[Refrão] F G C F
Get down, get down upon your knees and brush your blues away
C F G F C
It won't be long 'til Saturday night and you'll be dancin' with your lady 'til the break of day.
Bridge
F Am G F
You know you feel so good when she comes to need you
F Am G C G
And when you're dancin' together, you just can't beat you.
verse 3
C F G C
Shoeshine boy, he's makin' his money workin' dowtown on Main Street
C F G C
Shoeshine boy, I know it ain't funny cleanin' everything on two feet
[Refrão] F G C F
Get down, get down upon your knees and brush your blues away
C F G F C
It won't be long 'til Saturday night and you'll be dancin' with your lady 'til the break of day.
How to play Shoeshine Boy
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 C. 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.