Wham Bam - Buck Owens

Wham Bam

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G C G
Chorus - Wham Bam thank you ma'am , I'll be on my way. Thank
A7 D G G7
you but, no thank you...not today. First thing is matrimony
C G D
next thing is alimony, Wham Bam thank you ma'am I'll be on
G
my way.
 
G C G
1) I'm just too young to get married you see. There's too
A7 D G
many places that I'd rather be. There's alot of other fishes
C G
in the deep blue sea...so Wham Bam thank you ma'am that's
D G
not for me.
 
repeat chorus
G C G
2) I'm not the kind of guy to buy a ring, I'm afraid of
A7 D G
wedding bells and rice and things, I'm just a restless I'll
C G D
never settle down.. So Wham Bam thank you ma'am I'll see
G
you around.
 
repeat chorus

How to play Wham Bam

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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.

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