Sophisticated Lady
View chords used in this chart
Fdim Em C7 B7 Bb7 A7 D
They say into your early life romance came
A7 D7 C#7 C7 B7 E7
And in this heart of yours burned a flame
A6 A A6 A A7 D Cdim A7
A flame that flick-ered one day and died away
Em C7 B7 Bb7 A7 D
Then, with disillusion deep in your eyes
A7 D7 C#7 C7 B7 E7
You learned that fools in love soon grow wise
A6 A A6 A A7 D F#m G#
The years have changed you somehow. I see you now
Bridge
C#7 Bbm
Smoking and drinking
F# G#7 C#7 Fdim F# F#m G#
Never thinking of tomorrow, nonchalant
C#7 Bbm
Diamonds shining
Gdim G#7 C# Fdim F#m
Dancing, dining with some man in a restaurant
A7 G7
Is that all you really want
Em C7 B7 Bb7 A7
No, Sophistcated Lady,
D A7 D7 C#7 C7 B7 E7
I know you miss the love you lost long ago
A7/13- A7 D
And when nobody is nigh, you cry
Em7 G/B D7M
You cry, you cry
How to play Sophisticated Lady
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Fdim. 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.