You Butterfly
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D G
You tell me you love me, you say you'll be true
D G
Then you fly around with somebody new
A D G D A
But I'm crazy about you, you butterfly
D G
You're treatin' me mean, you're makin' me cry
D G
I've made up my mind to tell you goodbye
A D G D D7
But I'm no good without you, you butterfly
Chorus
G D
I knew from the first time I kissed you
G D
That you were the troublin' kind
G D
Cause the honey drips from your sweet lips
E A
One taste and I'm outta my mind
D G
I love you so much, I know what I'll do
D G
I'm clippin' your wings, your flyin' is through
A D G D A
I'm crazy about you, you butterfly
A7 G A D G D A
Ooh, I'm crazy about you, you butterfly
A7 G A D G D Db D
Ooh, I can't live without you, you butterfly
Chorus
G D
I knew from the first time I kissed you
G D
That you were the troublin' kind
G D
Cause the honey drips from your sweet lips
E A
One taste and I'm outta my mind
D G
I love you so much, I know what I'll do
D G
I'm clippin' your wings, your flyin' is through
A D G D A
I'm crazy about you, you butterfly
A7 G A D G D A
Ooh, I'm crazy about you, you butterfly
A7 G A D G D Db D
Ooh, I can't live without you, you butterfly
A fabulous fifties #1 hit from Kraziekhat.
How to play You Butterfly
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.