You Can Leave Your Hat On
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You can [C]leave your hat on[E]
You can [F]leave your hat on[Bb]
You can leave your hat on
[C]Go over there, turn on the lights, all the lights
Come back you, stand on that chair, yeah, woman, that's right
Raise your arms in the air, and I shake 'em
[C]You give me reason to [E]live
You give me reason to [F]live
You give me reason to [Bb]live
You give me reason to live
Sweet [Bb]darlin' [F] (You can leave your [C]hat on)
Just leave your [Bb]hat on, [F]baby (You can leave your [C]hat on)
Just leave your [Bb]hat on [F] (You can leave your [C]hat on) +sax
[Bb] [F] (You can leave your [C]hat on)
[C]Suspicious minds keep talking
They're trying to tear us apart
They don't believe in this love of mine
They don't know what love is
They don't know what love is
They don't know what love is
They don't know what love is
I know what love is
Love's on the [Bb]way, ooooh[F] (You can leave your [C]hat on)
Yes, leave your [Bb]hat on, sweet [F]woman (You can leave your [C]hat on)
Yes, leave your [Bb]hat on [F] (You can leave your [C]hat on) +sax
Do that to me, yeah [Bb] [F] (You can leave your [C]hat on)
How to play You Can Leave Your Hat On
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.