Tom Tom Turnaround
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I
E
Tom Tom lived for all he could give
A E
As he stood by his father's side
Then into his world came a sweet young girl
A E
And he took her for his bride,
A E
and he took her for his bride
Chorus:
E
Tom Tom turnaround, don't ever let me down
A E
Don't ever leave my life
Tom Tom turnaround, don't ever let me down
A E
You don't need a wife,
A E
no, you don't need a wife
II:
E
Tom Tom's called away, but his wife says stay
A E
Though he's never had to leave before
Sweet young wife only fears for the good life
A E
That she may see no more
A E
and then he hears her call
Chorus:
F#
Tom Tom turnaround, don't ever let me down
B F#
Don't ever leave my life
F#
Tom Tom turnaround, don't ever let me down
B F#
You can't leave your wife,
B F#
no, you can't leave your wife
III:
F#
Tom Tom returns but only to learn
B F#
There was truth in the words he'd ignored
Sweet young wife found a new kind of life
B F#
And a strong man's heart was torn
B F#
Will he always hear that call?
Chorus:
G#
Tom Tom turnaround, don't ever let me down
C# G#
Don't ever leave my life
Tom Tom turnaround, don't ever let me down
C# G#
You can't leave your wife,
C# G#
no, you can't leave your wife
IV:
G#
Tom Tom's alone in a world of his own
C# G#
When he hears a new voice call
"Be my man, I'll do all that I can"
C# G#
Is this what he's been waiting for?
C# G#
Will he turn and answer her call?
Chorus:
A#
Tom Tom turnaround, I'll never let you down
D# A#
I'll never leave your life
Tom Tom turnaround, I'll never let you down
D# A#
Take me for your wife,
D# A#
please take me for your wife
C
Tom Tom turnaround, I'll never let you down
F C
I'll never leave your life
Tom Tom turnaround, I'll never let you down
F C
Take me for your wife,
F C
please take me for your wife
F C
Please take me for your wife
F C
So Tom Tom turned around,
F C
so Tom Tom turned around
F C
Tom Tom turned around,
F C
Tom Tom turned around
F C
Tom Tom turned around,
F C
Tom Tom turned around
F C
Tom Tom turned around...
How to play Tom Tom Turnaround
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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.