Three Times Seven
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Intro:
A7 D7
G C D7sus2 G
A7 D7
F C A7 D7 G7 C
verse 1
A7 D7
I'm three times seven and I do as I doggone please
G C D7sus2 G
There ain't no woman this side of heaven gonna get me on my knees
A7 D7
I'm three times seven, gals, and that makes twenty one
F C A7 D7 G7 C
Lord, I just won't tame, I'm gonna be the same 'till I'm three times twenty one
verse 2
A7 D7
I make my living a-loafing' and I ain't never worked a day
G C D7sus2 G
Working and me just can't agree, I reckon I ain't built that way
A7 D7
I'm a rootin' tootin' rounder, gals, now don't you think I ain't
F C A7 D7 G7 C
I might get around to paintin' the town, but I never did like to paint
verse 3
A7 D7
I'm three times seven and I do as I doggone please
G C D7sus2 G
There ain't no woman this side of heaven gonna get me on my knees
A7 D7
I'm three times seven, gals, and that makes twenty one
F C A7 D7 G7 C
Lord, I just won't tame, I'm gonna be the same 'till I'm three times twenty one
Instrumental
C C/B C/Bb
A7 D7
G C D7sus2 G
A7 D7
F C A7 D7 G7 C
verse 4
A7 D7
I'm a trav'lin trouble maker and I really feel my oats
G C D7sus2 G
I ain't afraid of no big man or of any old gun he totes
A7 D7
I'm the big duck in the puddle and don't you try to push me around, boy
F C A7 D7 G7 C
I didn't come in like no lion just to go out like a lamb
Verse 5
A7 D7
I'm three times seven and I do as I doggone please
G C D7sus2 G
There ain't no woman this side of heaven gonna get me on my knees
A7 D7
I'm three times seven, gals, and that makes twenty one
F C A7 D7 G7 C
Lord, I just won't tame, I'm gonna be the same 'till I'm three times twenty one
How to play Three Times Seven
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 A7. 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.