Susan
View chords used in this chart
C Dm Em F/G G
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Verse 1:
C Dm7/C C Dm7/C
Susan, looks like I am losin'
Am Fm6
I'm losin' my mind (losin' my mind)
C [1: Dm7 G7]
I'm wastin' my time
Verse 2:
Susan, do you have to be confusin'
I ask myself why (ask myself why)
You're sayin' goodbye
Chorus:
Dm G#dim Em E7/G#
No other girl could ever take the place of you
Am
Though you're hurtin' me
D7 Dm
You know I'll always be thinkin' of you
Dm7/G G7
Girl I always love you
[repeat verse 2 instrumentally]
[repeat chorus]
[freak-out section]
[Editor's note: when I heard them live, they extended the
freak-out section for a couple minutes, stepped up to the mic,
and executed the acappella section in *perfect* four-part
harmony without *any* pitch reference! And no, it wasn't taped,
either; this was 1968...]
Acappella break:
Love love love love...
I love you, yes I do, I do (2X)
Coda (repeat to fade):
C Dm7/C C Dm7/C
Susan I love you
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Susan
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 C. 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.