Squeezebox
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Intro:
G G/D?
--3---2---
--3---3---
--2---2--- repeat four times
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Then:
G
Mama's got a squeeze box
She wears on her chest
And when Daddy comes home
He never gets no rest
D
'Cause she's playing all night
C
And the music's all right
D
Mama's got a squeeze box
C
Daddy never sleeps at night
Well the kids don't eat
And the dog can't sleep
There's no escape from the music
In the whole damn street
'Cause she's playing all night
And the music's all right
Mama's got a squeeze box
Daddy never sleeps at night
G
She goes in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out
She's playing all night
And the music's all tight
Mama's got a squeeze box
Daddy never sleeps at night
G (strum, low to high) G (strum, L to H)
She goes, squeeze me, come on and squeeze me
D (normal strum)
Come on and tease me like you do
C
I'm so in love with you
D
Mama's got a squeeze box
C
Daddy never sleeps at night
She goes in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out
'Cause she's playing all night
And the music's all right
Mama's got a squeeze box
Daddy never sleeps at night
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How to play Squeezebox
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 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.