Wallflower
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Doug Sahm Wallflower written by Bob Dylan
Doug Sahm vocals/guitar
Bob Dylan guitar/vocals
Dr John organ
David Bromberg dobro
George Rains drums
Jack Barber bass
G
Wallflower, wallflower
C G
Won't you dance with me
D7
I'm sad and lonely too
G
Wallflower, wallflower
C G
Won't you dance with me
D7 G
I'm fallin' in love with you.
D C G
Just like you I'm wondrin' what I'm doin' here.
A7 D7 D7/C D7/B D7/A
Just like you I'm wondrin' what's goin' on
G
Wallflower, wallflower
C G
Won't you dance with me
G D7 G
The night will soon be gone
SOLO
D7 C G
I have seen you standing in the smoky haze
A7 D7 D7/C D7/B D7/A
And I know that you're gonna be mine one of these days
Mine alone.
G
Wallflower, wallflower
C G
Won't you dance with me
D7 G
Please let me ride you home.
G
Wallflower, wallflower
C G
Won't you dance with me
D7
I'm sad and lonely too
G
Wallflower, wallflower
C G
Won't you dance with me
D7 G
I'm fallin' in love with you
D7 G
I'm fallin' in love with you
D7 G
I'm fallin' in love with you
D7 G
I'm fallin' in love with you
From Doug Sahm "Doug Sahm And Band"
Atlantic Records 1973
Ram's Horn Music(ASCAP)
How to play Wallflower
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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.