Your Sister Can't Twist But She Can Rock N Roll - Elton John

Your Sister Can't Twist But She Can Rock N Roll

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Intro
E A A# B
E A A# B
B7
 
Verse
E
I could really get off being in your shoes
E
I used to be stone sold on rhythm and blues
A
I heard of a place at the back of town
E
Where you really kick the shit when the sun goes down
 
Verse
E
I really got buzzed when your sister said
E
"Throw away them records 'cause the blues is dead
A E
Let me take you honey where the scene's on fire"
B7 A E
And tonight I learned for certain that the blues expired
 
[Refrão]
B7
Oh your sister can't twist but she can rock and roll
E
Out bucks the broncos in the rodeo-do
B7
She's only sixteen but it's plain to see
E
She can pull the wool over little old me
A
Your sister can't twist but she can rock and roll
B7 E B7
Your sister can't twist but she got more soul than me
 
Instrumental
E B7
 
Verse
E
Somebody help me 'cause the bug bit me
E
Now I'm in heaven with the aching feet
A
But I'll be back tonight where the music plays
E
Your sister rocks all my blues away
 
Verse
E
I really got buzzed when your sister said
E
"Throw away them records 'cause the blues is dead
A E
Let me take you honey where the scene's on fire"
B7 A E
And tonight I learned for certain that the blues expired
 
[Refrão]
B7
Oh your sister can't twist but she can rock and roll
E
Out bucks the broncos in the rodeo-do
B7
She's only sixteen but it's plain to see
E
She can pull the wool over little old me
A
Your sister can't twist but she can rock and roll
B7 E B7
Your sister can't twist but she got more soul than me
 
Instrumental
E B7
 
Solo
F F Bb F
F F Bb F
C7 Bb F F
 
[Refrão]
C7
Your sister can't twist but she can rock and roll
F
She out bucks the broncos in the rodeo-do
C7
She's only sixteen but it's plain to see
F
She can pull the wool over little old me
Bb
Your sister can't twist but she can rock and roll
C7
Your sister can't twist but she can rock and roll
Bb
Your sister can't twist but she can rock and roll
C7 F C7
Your sister can't twist but she got more soul than me
 
Outro: F C7 F

How to play Your Sister Can't Twist But She Can Rock N Roll

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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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