Tammy
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G Bm C G
1. I hear the cottonwoods whisp'rin' above,
Bm Em Am D
"Tammy! Tammy! Tammy's in love!"
G Bm C G
The ole hootie owl hootie-hoo's to the dove,
Bm Em Am D G
"Tammy! Tammy! Tammy's in love!"
G7 C A D
Does my lover feel what I feel, when he comes near?
Bm Em G D - D7
My heart beats so joyfully, you'd think that he could hear!
G Bm C G
Wish I knew if he knew what I'm dreaming of!
Em G D D7 G
Tammy! Tammy! Tammy's in love!
G Bm C G
2. Whippoorwill, whippoorwill, you and I know,
Bm Em Am D
"Tammy! Tammy! Can't let him go!"
G Bm C G
The breeze from the bayou keeps murmuring low,
Bm Em Am D G
"Tammy! Tammy! You love him so!"
G7 C A D
When the night is warm, soft and warm I long for his charms,
Bm Em G D - D7
I'd sing like a violin, if I were in his arms !
G Bm C G
Wish I knew if he knew what I'm dreaming of!
Em G D D7 G
Tammy! Tammy! Tammy's in love!
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How to play Tammy
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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.