Makin Whoopee Chords & Tabs
ok i think these chords are right i've never listened to the song but my english
teacher gave me the chords below (he wrote them down by listening to the song)
verse 1
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F C7
Another bride, another June
F F7 Bb Bbm
Another sunny honeymoon
F C#7 C7
Another season, another reason
F C7
For makin' whoopee
verse 2 (like 1st verse)
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A lot of shoes, a lot of rice
The groom is nervous, he answers twice
Ain't it thrillin'
That he's so willin' for makin' whoopee
verse 3
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Cb Gm
Picture a little love nest
Bbm F
Down where the roses cling
Cb Gm
Picture the same sweet love nest
Bbm F
See what a year can bring
verse 4 (like 1st verse)
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He's washin dishes and baby clothes
He's so ambitious he even sews
But don't forget folks,
Thats what you get folks, for makin' whoopee
verse 5 (like 1st verse)
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Another year, maybe less
What's this I hear? Well, can't you guess?
She feels neglected, and he's suspected
Of makin' whoopee
verse 6 (like 1st verse)
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She sits alone,
Most every night
He doesn't phone, he doesn't write
He says he's busy,
But she says, "Is he?"
He's makin' whoopee
verse 7 (like 3rd verse)
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Now he doesn't make much money
Only five thousand per
Some judge who thinks he's funny
Says, "You'll pay six to her."
verse 8 (like 1st verse)
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He says, "Now judge, suppose I fail?"
Judge say, "Budge. Right into jail.
You'd better keep her. I think it's cheaper
Than makin' whoopee."
F
Yeah, you better keep her
C#7 C7
I think it's cheaper
F C7
Then makin' whoopee
End Chord: F
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