Sweet Louisiana
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[Verso 1]
G
Where'd you get that voodoo, you ain't from the Bayou
D
Where'd you learn to move like that
Em
Go ahead and try me, and bring your poison ivy
C
Snakin' in the tall green grass
G
Why'd your mama name you Sweet Louisiana
D
'Cause you could be the devil's child
Em
Glory hallelujah, love the way you do ya
C
It's never goin' out of style
[Refrão]
G
Well, it must be so cool to be you
D
Makin' me a fool, yeah, like you do
Em
You're like honey to the bees
C
Baby, won't you please
G D
Sting me with a tease or two
Em C
Sweet Louisiana
[Verso 2]
G
Yeah, you're burnin' like a fire, sparkin' like a lighter
D
Sugar with a side of sass
Em
Down and nitty gritty, like you own the city
C
Honey, how you so badass
[Refrão]
G
Well, it must be so cool to be you
D
Makin' me a fool, yeah, like you do
Em
You're like honey to the bees
C
Baby, won't you please
G D
Sting me with a tease or two
Em C
Sweet Louisiana
G
Well, it must be so cool to be you
D
Makin' me a fool, so cruel
Em
You're like honey to the bees
C
Baby, won't you please
G
Sting me with a tease or two
D
Sweet Louisiana
Em
Sweet Louisiana
C
Sweet Louisiana
How to play Sweet Louisiana
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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.