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Intro:
G G C C
G C7/G C7/G C7/G
 
verse 1
G G7
I've got me a woman, she's twice my height and size,
C
She's a married woman come to see me sometimes
G
If you don't believe I love you
C7/G
Look at the state I'm in
C7 G
You don't believe I'm sinkin'
C7/G
Look what a hole I'm in
 
[Refrão]G G7 C Cm
Stealin', stealin', pretty mama don't you tell on me
G D7 G
I'm stealin' back to my same old used to be
 
G C7/G C7/G C7/G
 
verse 2
G G7
Put your arms around me like the circle round the sun
C
I'm gonna love you like your easy rider done.
G
You don't believe I love ya,
C7/G
Look what a fool I've been
C7 G
You don't believe I'm sinkin'
C7/G
look what a hole I'm in
 
[Refrão]G G7 C Cm
Stealin', stealin', pretty mama don't you tell on me
G D7 G
I'm stealin' back to my same old used to be
 
BANJO SOLO
 
verse 3
G
You said you loved a rambler, well I'm a rambling wreck
C
I've got a woman by the waist, I've got a bottle by the neck,
G
If you don't believe I love you
C7/G
Look at the state I'm in
C7 G
If you don't believe I'm sinkin'
C7/G
Look what a hole I'm in
 
[Refrão]G G7 C Cm
Stealin', stealin', pretty mama don't you tell on me
G D7 G
I'm stealin' back to my same old used to be
 
G G7 C Cm
Stealin', stealin', pretty mama don't you tell on me
G D7 G
I'm stealin' back to my same old used to be

How to play Stealin

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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.

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