You Don't Have To Camp Around
View chords used in this chart
Bb7+ F6/7+ Bb7+ F6/7+ Em7 Am7
Daddy don't like it but Mommy still wonders, Sweet Boy
G6/B Bb7+ F6/7+ Bb7+ F6/7+
But you're allowed to try it and I point no fingers
Em7 Am7 G6/B C/E Em7 Am7
Sweet Boy, but I'm still wonderin' what it means, boy
F6/7+ Em7
You hold your wrist so limply
D7/9 G6 C G6/B
You don't have to camp around
Bb7+ F6/7+ Bb7+ F6/7+ Em7 Am7
Save all your money, go confess on Sunday, Sweet Boy
G6/B Bb7+ F6/7+
And you get your copy of "Honey,"
Bb7+ F6/7+
Back on the street by Monday
Em7 Am7 G6/B C/E Em7 Am7
Sweet Boy, but tell me where does that leave me, boy
F6/7+ Em7 D7/9 C/E
Save the satin undies, don't pluck out your eyebrows
F6/7+ Em7 D7/9 G6 C
Stow the mincy lisping, you don't have to camp around
How to play You Don't Have To Camp Around
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb7. 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.