You're No Good
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Written by Jesse Fuller. This is Bob Dylan's version.
From 'Bob Dylan' 1962.
Intro: C F C G
C F C G
Well I don't know why I love you like I do
C F C
Nobody in the world can get along with you.
F C G
You got the ways of a devil sleeping in a lion's den
F C
I come home last night you wouldn't even let me in.
Em F
Oh sometimes you're as sweet as anybody want to be
G C N.C.
When you get a crazy notion, jumpin' all over me
C F C G
Well you give me the blues because you're satisfied
C F C
An' you give me the blues I wanna lay down and die.
C F C G
I helped you when you had no shoes on your feet, pretty mama
C F C
I helped you when you had no food to eat.
F C G
You're the kind of woman I just don't understand
Em F
You're takin' all my money and give it to another man.
G C N.C
Well you're the kinda woman makes a man lose his brain
C F C G
You're the kinda woman drives a man insane
C F C G
You give me the blues because you're satisfied
C F C
You give me the blues I wanna lay down and die
C F C
Well you give me the blues, I wanna lay down and die
How to play You're No Good
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.