You Can't Judge A Book By It's - Yardbirds

You Can't Judge A Book By It's

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Intro on G
 
G
You can't judge an apple by looking at the tree
You can't judge honey by looking at the bee
You can't judge a daughter by looking at the mother
You can't judge a book by looking at the cover
 
G A# C
Oh, can't you see?
 
G
Oh, well, you misjudge me
 
C C A# A# G
I look like a farmer but I'm a lover
Can't judge a book by looking at the cover
 
Yeah that's right
That's so good
 
G - G# - A - A# - B - C C C - A# - C - G - C - G
 
G
You can't judge a fish by looking in the pond
You can't judge right by looking at the wrong
You can't judge one by looking at the other
You can't judge a book by looking at the cover
 
G A# C
Oh, can't you see?
 
G
Oh, well, you misjudge me
 
C C A# A# G
I look like a farmer but I'm a lover
Can't judge a book by looking at the cover
 
G - C - G - C - G - C - G - G - F - G G - G# - A - A# - B - C C C - A# - C - G - C - G
 
G
You can't judge sugar by looking at the cane
You can't judge a woman by looking at her man
You can't judge a sister by looking at her brother
You can't judge a book by looking at the cover
 
G A# C
Oh, can't you see?
 
G
Oh, well, you misjudge me
 
C C A# A# G
I look like a farmer but I'm a lover
Can't judge a book by looking at the cover

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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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