Sweet Thing
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Capo 1st fret
Intro: D
Verse 1
D
When I picked you up for our first date baby
Well your pretty blue eyes they were drivin me crazy
And the tiny little thought that was so amazing is
G
They were lookin at me
D
I held open the car door for you
G
Then you climbed inside and slid on over to the other side
Asus4
I thought my oh my
Chorus:
D
Sweet thing
The moon is high
And the night is young
G
Come on and meet me
In the backyard under the cotton wood tree
Asus4
It's a good thing
G
Am I wishin
D
Oh come'on sweet thing
Won't you climb on out of your window
G
While the world's sleepin
You know I need you and there's
Asus4
No way I'll be leavin
G
Till we're kissin on the porch swing
D
Oh my little sweet thing
Verse 2
D
Yea I know I'm gonna see you first thing tomorrow
But I just couldn't wait
So I had to borrow uncle jake's mustang
It's his favorite car
G
So I can't stay long
D
Standin here feelin like a
Love-struck romeo
Oh all I wanna do is hold you close
G
Steal a little more time
Asus4
Is that such a crime
Chorus
D
Sweet thing
The moon is high
And the night is young
G
Come on and meet me
In the backyard under the cotton wood tree
Asus4
It's a good thing
G
Am I wishin
D
Oh come'on sweet thing
Won't you climb on out of your window
G
While the world's sleepin
You know I need you and there's
Asus4
No way I'll be leavin
G
Till we're kissin on the porch swing
D
Oh my little sweet thing
Oh my
Sweet thing
Sweet thing
Sweet thing
Sweet thing (D Dsus D D Dsus D
Dsus D G
D Dsus D D Dsus D
D)
Chorus
D
Oh my sweet thing the moon is high and the night is young
G
Come on and meet me
In the backyard under the cotton wood tree
Asus4 G
It's a good thing tell me I'm not dreamin'
D
Oh sweet thing won't you climb on out of your window
G
While the world's sleepin' cause you know I need you and
Asus4 G
There's no way I'll be leavin' till we're kissin' on the porch swing
D Dsus D D Dsus D
Dsus D G
Oh my little sweet thing
Outro: D Dsus D D Dsus D
Dsus D G
(Do do dododo do do dododo...)
Repeat to fade end on D
How to play Sweet Thing
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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.