You're Good For Me - Solomon Burke

You're Good For Me

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G# C#
Yeah, yeah, yeah
D# G#
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
 
G#
You're a bad little girl, it's true
C# D#
But I'm not gonna walk out on you
G#
They say you're a good for nothing, girl
C#
But I'll stand up and tell the world
G#
You're good for me, oh yes you are
C#
You're good for me
D# C#
Oh, like the honey is good for the bee
G# D#
You're good for me
 
G#
You do two wrongs for every right
C# D#
You put salt in my coffee just for a spite
G#
You're no good for yourself
C#
You're no good for nobody else
G#
But you're good for me
C#
Oh, you're good for me
D# C#
Oh, sugar dumpling, can't you see
G# D#
You're good for me
 
Let me tell you 'bout it
 
G# C#
Yeah, yeah, yeah
D# G#
Yeah, yeah, woah, oh, oh, ooh
 
G#
I was down on my sickbed
C# D#
It was the end for me everyone said
G#
Doctor Jones did all he could
C#
Only your love did me some good
G#
You're good for me oh, yes, you are
C#
You're good for me
D# C#
Like the sugar is good for the tea
G#
You're good for me
 
That's all I'm living for
'Cause you're good
 
G# C#
Yeah, yeah, yeah
D# G#
Yeah, yeah, woah, oh, oh, ooh
G# C#
Yeah, yeah, yeah
(fadeout)

How to play You're Good For Me

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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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