Want Ads
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Want Ads by Honey Cone (1971 #1 BB chart) Original key
Intro: C#/Eb G#
G# C# Bbm
Wanted, young man single and free. Experienced in love preferred,
C#
But will accept a young trainee
G# Eb/G Fm G# Fm C# G#/C Bbm C#/Eb
Ooohh I'm gonna put it in the want ads, I need a love that’s true
C#/Eb G# Fm C# G#/C Bbm C#/Eb
Gonna put it in the want ads, my man and I are through
G# Fm7 C# Bbm C#/Eb
At home I find myself, lost and all alone.
G# Fm7 C# Bbm C#/Eb
My man is playing the field, the thrill is gone
G# Fm7 C# Bbm C#/Eb
He stays out all night, says he's with the boys
Bbm Cm C# Bbm Cm C#
But lipstick on his collar, perfume on it too
Bbm Cm C# C#/Eb
Tells me he's been lying, tell ya what I'm gonna do
G# Fm C# G#/C Bbm
I'm gonna put it in the want ads, this girl's in misery
C#/Eb G# Fm C# G#/C Bbm C#/Eb
Gonna put it in the want ads, somebody rescue me
G# Fm7 C# Bbm C#/Eb
I spend my nights alone, cryin' bitter tears
G# Fm7 C# Bbm C#/Eb
Although I cry aloud, nobody really hears
G# Fm7 C# Bbm C#/Eb
And when I need him most, he's never by my side
Bbm Cm C# Bbm Cm C#
He's either playing cards, or drinking at the bar
Bbm Cm C# C#/Eb
He thinks that I'm a fool, I'm going to the evening news
G# Fm C# G#/C Bbm C#/Eb
Gonna put it in the want ads, I need somebody new
C#/Eb G# Fm C# G#/C Bbm C#/Eb
Gonna put it in the want ads, my man and I are through
G# C#
Extra extra, read all about it, Wanted, young man single and free
Bbm C#
Experience in love preferred, But will accept a young trainee
Solo over verse chords then resolve to Bridge:
Bbm Cm C# Bbm Cm C#
Lipstick on his collar, perfume on it too
Bbm Cm C# C#/Eb
Tells me he's been lying, I'm going to the evening news
G# Eb/G Fm G# Fm C# G#/C Bbm C#/Eb
Ooohhh Gonna put it in the want ads, I need somebody new
G# G# Fm C# G#/C Bbm C#/E
Gonna put it in the want ads, my man and I are through
G# G# Fm C# G#/C Bbm C#/Eb
Gonna put it in the want ads, this girl's in misery
End or fade.
How to play Want Ads
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#/Eb. 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.