The Don't Song
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Intro:
Em D C
mmm... (2nd time) (2x)
1st Verse
Em D C
You hear the baby screaming but you act like you’re asleep; don’t do it. (Don’t do it)
Em D C
Laughin' is a no-no when she says, "how do I look?" Don't do it. (That's ridiculous)
Am G D
If she says she spells love T-I-M-E don't grammatically correct her
Am G D
If she says you both should give 100%, don't tell her that's impossible. (Mathematically)
[Refrão]
C G D
Don't. Don't. Don't.
C G D
Don't (don't do it). Stop (must stop it). Cut, it out.
2nd Verse
Em D C
Never leave an argument by yelling out, "well fine!" Don't do it.
C C D
Unless she was asking how your day was and you said, "well fine." Then that's okay.
Em D C
When she makes dinner, she needs to do the dishes, he's kidding. That's your job.
Am G D
Never tell jokes like what do you do when your disherwasher stops working? You tell her to get back to work.
Am G D D7
No that's not funny. Maybe just a little. Don't even think of laughing. Ohh.
Chorus 2
C G D
Don't. Don't. Don't. Do-ray-me-fah-soh-la-tee-
C G D
Don't (don't do it now). Stop (must stop it). Cut, it out.
Bridge
C
Always ask about her day.
G
Help her fold the laundry.
D
Don't forget to spray (Lysol in the bathroom).
C
If you do these you will see
G
You'll make her so hap-py
D
And your marriage will be sturdy (like an oak).
There are so many things, you must do
Chorus 3/ outro
C G D
Don't. Don't. Don't.
C G D
Don't (don't do it). Stop (must stop it). Cut, it out.
C G D
Don't. Don't. Stop. Stop right in your tracks
C G D
Don't (don't do it now). Stop (must stop it and). Cut, it out - it's relational suicide.
C G D
Don't (don't do it now). Don't (don't do it and). Stop. Stop stop. Stoppity stop.
C G D
Don't (don't do it now). Don't (don't do it now). Stop. Stop. Stop stop stop stop.
C G D
Do do do do do do do do. Do do do do do do do do. Don't! (don't do it, don't do it no no no)
C G D
Do do do do do do do do. Do do do do do do do do. Don't!
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How to play The Don't Song
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.