Why Don't You Leave Me Alone
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Key of E
E
"Last night you told me I ain't worth a dime.
E7
Well don't worry honey cause im leavin this time.
A
Why don't you leave me alone.
E
Why don't you leave me alone...
B7
Well I'm your hillbilly daddy,
E
I'm packin, and im gonna be gone.
E
Well we never got along,I guess we never will.
E7
So I'm sayin so long, that oughta give you a thrill.
A
Why don't you leave me alone.
E
Why don't you leave me alone...
B7 E
Well your hillbilly daddy's packin, adn hes gonna be gone.
(36 measure break) E,A,B7 same style as the verses.
E
Were goin juke joint jumpin on old route 21.
E7
I ain't looking for trouble I just gotta have fun.
A
Why don't you leave me alone.
E
Why don't you leave me alone...
B7
Yeah I'm your hillbilly daddy,
E
I'm packin, and im gonna get gone.
E
You want a sensitive sissy who claims hes a man.
E7
Not a hillbilly singer in a five piece band..
A
Why don't you leave me alone.
E
Why don't you leave me alone...
B7 E
Well your hillbilly daddy's packin, and hes gonna be gone.
(36 Measure break)
E
Well last night you told that I ain't worth a dime.
E7
Well don't worry honey cause I'm leavin this time.
A
Why don't you leave me alone.
E
Why don't you leave me alone...
B7
Well I'm your hillbilly daddy..
E
I'm packin, and Im gonna get gone.
B7
Yes Im your hillbilly daddy, Im ah packin, and Im gonna be
E
gone..... (end)
This is a good song.... Old style juke joint stompin!!!
How to play Why Don't You Leave Me Alone
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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.