You Gotta Stop - Elvis Presley

You Gotta Stop

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[INTRO ]
G Em
Baby you've been lying to me now I'm onto you
C D
It's the same old song but it doesn't ring true
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G C G
That's right ! You're wrong again
C G
Time to change and put you on your own again
Em G C
You've had your way too long
Em A7 D
Time for me to be moving on
 
G Em
You gotta stop, you're wrong again
G Em
Stop ... that song again
 
Bm C
You've been steppin' out wild and fancy free
Bm C
Now you've had your fun and you're running back to me
Am D7 C D
It just can't be if there's no harmo-ny
G
Then Stop!
 
VERY SHORT SOLO RIFF D G
 
G C G
That's all let's break it up
C G
You've had me fooled now I'm wakin' up
Em G C
I see right through your lies
Em A7 D
You made me open my eyes
 
G Em
You gotta stop, you're wrong again
G Em
Stop ... that song again
 
Bm C
It's too late now I've made up my mind
Bm C
Being here with you is just a waste of time
Am D7 C D
Nothing to say so I'll be on my way
G
Stop!
 
LONGER RIFF SOLO D C G C G Bm C Am D
 
D G Em
You gotta stop, you're wrong again
G Em
Stop ... that song again
 
Bm C
It's too late now I've made up my mind
Bm C
Being here with you is just a waste of time
Am D7 C D
It just can't be if there's no harmo-ny
G Em
Then stop! you're wrong again
G Em
Stop that song again
G Em
Stop! you're wrong again
G Em
You gotta stop that song again
G
Stop!

How to play You Gotta Stop

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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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