Steve Miller Band - The Joker - Shaggy - Angel
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Capo 3
[Verse 1]
D G A G
Some people call me the space cowboy, yeah
D G A G
Some call me the gangster of love
D G A G
Some people call me Maurice
D G A G
Cause' I speak of the pompetous of love
[Verse 2]
D G A G
People talk about me baby
D G A G
Say I'm doin' you wrong, doin' you wrong
D G A G
But don't you worry baby, don't worry
D G A G
Cause' I'm right here, right here, right here, right at home
[Chorus]
D G
Cause' I'm a picker, I'm a grinner
D G
I'm a lover, and I'm a sinner
D G A G
Playin' my music in the sun
D G
I'm a joker, I'm a smoker
D G
I'm a midnight toker
D G A
I get my lovin' on the run, Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
[Instrumental]
D G A G x4
[Verse 3]
D G A G
You're the cutest thing that I ever did see
D G A G
I really love your peaches, want to shake your tree
D G A G
Lovey dovey, lovey dovey, lovey dovey all the time
D G A G
Ooh wee baby, I sure show you a good time
[Chorus]
D G
Cause' I'm a picker, I'm a grinner
D G
I'm a lover, and I'm a sinner
D G A G
Playin' my music in the sun
D G
I'm a joker, I'm a smoker
D G
I'm a midnight toker
D G A
I sure don't want to hurt no one,
[Instrumental]
D G A G x4
Angel
[Chorus]
D G A G
Girl you’re my angel, you’re my darlin' angel
D G A G
Closer than my peeps you are to me, baby
D G A G
Shorty you’re my angel, you’re my darlin' angel
D G A G
Girl, you are my friend when I’m in need, lady
[Verse 1]
D G
Life a one big party when you’re still young
A G
But who’s gonna have your back when it all done?
D G
(yeah) It's all good when you're little, you have pure fun
A G
Can’t be a fool, son, what about the long run?
D G
(yah) Lookin' back shorty always a mention
A G
Say me not givin' her much attention
D G
(yeah) She was there through my incarceration
A G
I wanna show the nation my appreciation
[Chorus]
D G A G
Girl you’re my angel, you’re my darlin' angel (uh!)
D G A G
Closer than my peeps you are to me, baby (selah!)
D G A G
Shorty you’re my angel, you’re my darlin' angel
D G A G
Girl, you are my friend when I’m in need, lady
Joker
D G A G x4
D G
Cause' I'm a picker, I'm a grinner
D G
I'm a lover, and I'm a sinner
D G A G
Playin' my music in the sun
D G
I'm a joker, I'm a smoker
D G
I'm a midnight toker
D G A
I get my lovin' on the run, Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
D G A G
Girl you’re my angel, you’re my darlin' angel (uh!)
D G A G
Closer than my peeps you are to me, baby (selah!)
D G A G
Shorty you’re my angel, you’re my darlin' angel
D G A G
Girl, you are my friend when I’m in need, lady oooooohhhh
How to play Steve Miller Band - The Joker - Shaggy - Angel
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.