Sugar
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
SUGAR based on Billie Holiday’s song
{intro 2 beats/ chord - jazzy bouncy tempo}
[Intro]
C A7 D7 G7
C A7 D7 G7
C A7 D7 G7
C F/C C C
[Verse 1]
C A7 D7 G7
Sugar, I call my baby my
C A7 D7 G7
Sugar, I never maybe my
C A7 D7 G7
sugar That sugar baby of
C A7 D7 G7
mine He's a special ration
[Verse 2]
C A7 D7 G7
Funny, he never asks for my
C A7 D7 G7
money All I give him is
C A7 D7 G7
honey And that he can spend
C F/C C C7-5
any time
[Chorus 1]
F F/C F C C7-5
I'd make a million trips to his lips
F F/C F C C7-5
If I were a hon-ey bee
F F/C F C C7-5
Because he's sweeter than a honey comb to
Cdim Cdim F6 G7
me
[Verse 3]
C A7 D7 G7
Sugar, I never cheat on my
C A7 D7 G7
Sugar, Cause I'm too sweet on my
C A7 D7 G7
sugar That sugar baby of
C F/C C C7-5
mine
[Instrumental]
Cdim7 Cdim7 C C Cdim7 Cdim7 C C Cdim7 Cdim7 C C
F6 F6 G7 G7
[Chorus 2]
F F/C F C C7-5
I'd make a million trips to his lips
F F/C F C C7-5
If I were a hon-ey bee
F F/C F C C7-5
Because he's sweeter than chocolate candy to
Cdim Cdim F6 G7
me He's con-fection-ery
[Verse 4]
C A7 D7 G7
Sugar, I call my baby my
C A7 D7 G7
Sugar, I never maybe my
C A7 D7 G7
sugar That sugar baby of
C F/C C F C
mine (one quick strum C F C)
How to play Sugar
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.