You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover
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Intro: E7
verse 1
E7
Well you can't judge a honey by lookin' at the bee
E7
Can't judge an apple by looking at the tree
E7
Can't judge one when you lookin' at the other, darling
E7
You can't judge a book by lookin' at the cover now
[Refrão]
A7 E7
Can't you see, darling
B7 A7
I act like a farmer but deep inside I'm a lover, darling
E7 D E7
You can't judge a book by lookin' only at the cover now
verse 2
E7
You can't judge a sugar by lookin' at the cane
E7
Can't judge a woman by lookin' at a man
E7
Can't judge two by lookin' at three
E7
Can't judge you when you lookin' at me
[Refrão]
A7 E7
Can't you see, darling
B7 A7
I act like a farmer but deep inside I'm your lover, baby
E7 D E7
You can't judge a book by lookin' only at the cover now
Instrumental
A7 E7 A7 B7 E7 E7
verse 3
E7
You can't judge the short by lookin' at the long
E7
Can't judge right by lookin' at the wrong
E7
Can't judge one by lookin' at the other, baby
E7
You can't judge a book when you lookin', baby at the cover now
[Refrão]
A7 E7
Can't you see
B7 A7
I act like a farmer but deep inside I'm your mama's lover
E7 D
You can't judge a book by lookin' only at the cover now
Instrumental
E7 E7 E7 E7
D A7 E7 E7
verse 4
E7
You can't judge a honey bee, can't judge an apple tree
E7
You can't judge a woman's head, you can't judge my man
E7
Can't judge me, can't judge me
E7
Can't judge me, can't judge me
E7
Can't judge me, can't judge me
E7
Can't judge me, can't judge me
E7
Can't judge me, can't judge me
E7 A7 C E E7
Can't judge me, can't judge me...
Outro
E7
Can't judge right, can't judge wrong
E7
Can't judge weak, can't judge strong
E7
Can't judge me by you, can't judge me
E7
Can't judge me, can't judge me
E7
Can't judge me, can't judge me...
How to play You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E7. 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.