Sweet Transvestite
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E-E
How do you do, I
E-G
See you've met my
G-A A-E
faithful handyman.
E-E
He's just a little brought down, Be-
E-G
-cause when you knocked
G-A A-E
he thought you were the candyman.
E-E
Don't get strung out
E-G
by the way I look,
G-A A-E
don't judge a book by its cover.
E-E
I'm not much of a girl
E-G
by the light of day,
G-A A-E
but by night I'm one hell of a lover.
B7 A E
I'm just a sweet transvestite from Sensational, Transylvania.
E-E
Let me show you around, maybe
E-G
play you a sound,
G-A A-E
you look like you're both pretty groovy.
E-E
Or if you want something visual
E-G
that's not too abysmal,
G-A A-E
we could take in an old Steve Reeves movie.
E-E
Well, you got caught with a flat, well,
E-G
how 'bout that?
G-A A-E
Well, babies, don't you panic.
E-E
By the light of the night,
E-G
when it all seems alright,
G-A
I'll get you a satanic mechanic.
B7 A E
I'm just a sweet transvestite from Sensational, Transylvania.
E-E
Why don't you stay for the night? Night.
E-G
Or maybe a bite? Bite.
G-A A-E
I could show you my favorite obsession.
E-E
I've been making a man
E-G
with blond hair and a tan,
G-A A-E
and he's good for relieving my tension.
B7 A E
I'm just a sweet transvestite from Sensational, Transylvania.
B7 A E
I'm just a sweet transvestite from Sensational, Transylvania.
(spoken)
E
So - come up to the lab,
G
and see what's on the slab,
E
I see you shiver with antici...pation.
G
But maybe the rain
E
isn't really to blame,
A
so I'll remove the cause
E
(chuckles), but not the symptom.
How to play Sweet Transvestite
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 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.