Sweet Cream Ladies
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Sweet Cream Ladies:The Box Tops.
#28 in 1968.
(Capo 1st fret.)
#1.
C D
Sweet cream ladies, forward march,
F C
the world owes you a living.
C D
Sweet cream ladies, do your part,
F C
think what you are giving...
Am G
to the lost and lonely people of the night.
C G
Out of need they seek direction for their lives.
Am
They will love you in the darkness..
F
take advantage of your starkness..
D G
and refuse to recognize you in the light.
#2.
C D
Sweet cream ladies, forward march,
F C
think what you're providing.
C D
Sweet cream ladies, show your starch,
F C
what's the use in hiding?
Am G
Tell the socialites to look the other way.
C G
It's instinctive stimulation you convey.
Am F
It's a necessary function, meant for those
D
without compunction..who get tired of vanilla,
G
every day.
(TRUMPET BREAK:)
#3.
C# D# F#
Sweet cream ladies, forward march, Puritans
C#
ignore them.
C# D# F#
Sweet cream ladies, do their part..sweet
C#
cream men adore them.
Bbm G#
Let them satisfy the ego of the male.
C# G#
Let them fabricate success for those who fail.
Bbm
And should penalties pursue them, when there's
F#
really credit due them..
D# G#
they might keep a simple fellow out of jail.
OUTRO:
C# D# F# C#
Sweet cream ladies, forward march...
C# D# F# C#
Sweet cream ladies, forward march...
C# D# F# C#
Sweet cream ladies forward march...(Fade.)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
How to play Sweet Cream Ladies
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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.