The Lady Is A Tramp
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C Cm7 Dm7 G7
She gets too hungry for dinner at eight;
C Cm7 Dm7 G7
She likes the theater, but never comes late.
C CM7 C9 F Fm
She never bothers with people she hates,
C C/B F G7 C Am G#7 G7
That's why the lady is a tramp.
C Cm7 Dm7 G7
She don't go to crap games with Barons and Earls,
C Cm7 Dm7 G7
Won't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls,
C Cm7 C9 F Fm
Won't dish the dirt like some of the girls --
C C/B F G7 C C7
That's why the lady is a tramp.
Bridge:
Fm7 G7 Em7 Am
She likes the free, fresh wind in her hair
Dm7 G C A7 D7 G7
Life without care; she's broke, it's oke.
C Cm7 Dm7 E7
Hates Cal-i-for - nia, it's cold and it's damp --
Am Am7 D7 G7 C Am D7 G7
That's why the lady is a tramp.
(Last time)
C Cm7 Dm7 E7
Hates Cal-i-for - nia, it's cold and it's damp --
Am7 D7 G Bm7/5- E7
That's why the lady, that's why the lady,
Am D7 Fdim G C
That's why the lady is a tramp.
How to play The Lady Is A Tramp
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.