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You Can Be The Boss

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[Intro]
You tFaste like the fourth of July
Malt lDmiquor on your breath, my, my
I lFove you but I don't know Dmwhy
[Chorus]
AmYou can be the boss, daddy
You can be the boss
Em7Taste like a keg party, back on the sauce
DmI like you a lot, I like you a lot
Em7Don't let it stop
AmYou can be the boss, daddy
You can be the boss
Em7Bad to the bone, sick as a dog
DmYou know that I like, like you a lot
Em7Don't let it stop
[Verse 1]
AmHe had a cigarette with his number on it
Em7He gave it over to me, "do you want it?"
DmI knew it was wrong but I palmed it
Em7I saved it, I waited, I called it
AmThe liquor on your lips, the liquor on your lips
Em7The liquor on your lips makes you dangerous
DmI knew it was wrong, I'm beyond it
Em7I tried to be strong but I lost it.
[Pre-Chorus]
You tFaste like the fourth of July
Malt lDmiquor on your breath, my, my
[Chorus]
AmYou can be the boss, daddy
You can be the boss
Em7Taste like a keg party, back on the sauce
DmI like you a lot, I like you a lot
Em7Don't let it stop
AmYou can be the boss, daddy
You can be the boss
Em7Bad to the bone, sick as a dog
DmYou know that I like, like you a lot
Em7Don't let it stop
[Verse 2]
AmHe has a white corvette like I want it
Em7A fire in his eyes, know, I saw it
DmHe’s bleeding from his brain and his wallet
Em7He’s sick and he’s taken but honest
AmThe liquor on your lips, the liquor on your lips
Em7The liquor on his lips I just can’t resist
DmAs close as I’ll get to the darkness
Em7He tells me to, “Shut up, I got this”
[Pre-Chorus]
You tFaste like the fourth of July
Malt lDmiquor on your breath, my, my
[Chorus]
AmYou can be the boss, daddy
You can be the boss
Em7Taste like a keg party, back on the sauce
DmI like you a lot, I like you a lot
Em7Don't let it stop
AmYou can be the boss, daddy
You can be the boss
Em7Bad to the bone, sick as a dog
DmYou know that I like, like you a lot
Em7Don't let it stop
[Bridge]
AmI need you, FI need you babe
DmLike I never needed anyone
Em7You’re wrong but you’re so much fun
AmYou say yFou treat 'em mEm7ean
FTo keep 'em Em7keen
AmBut you, you're not Dmthat nice
But you Ftaste like the fourth of July
Malt Dmliquor on your breath, my, my…
[Chorus]
AmYou can be the boss, daddy
You can be the boss
Em7Taste like a keg party, back on the sauce
DmI like you a lot, I like you a lot
Em7Don't let it stop
AmYou can be the boss, daddy
You can be the boss
Em7Bad to the bone, sick as a dog
DmYou know that I like, like you a lot
Em7Don't let it stop

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

This song emerges from the early days of Lana Del Rey's career, a period marked by her exploration of various pseudonyms and musical styles. It's one of the tracks that gained popularity through online leaks and her live performances, even before its official release. Del Rey's music often delves into a melancholic exploration of romance and glamour, frequently referencing pop culture and Americana from the mid-20th century. Playing this song can evoke a sense of intimate connection and playful surrender within a relationship.

AI-written from these sources:List of unreleased songs recorded by Lana Del Rey — Wikipedia ↗Lana Del Rey — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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You Can Be The Boss

by Lana Del Rey

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Em7

[Intro]

You taste like the fourth of July

Malt liquor on your breath, my, my

F Dm

I love you but I don't know why

[Chorus]

You can be the boss, daddy

You can be the boss

Em7

Taste like a keg party, back on the sauce

I like you a lot, I like you a lot

Em7

Don't let it stop

You can be the boss, daddy

You can be the boss

Em7

Bad to the bone, sick as a dog

You know that I like, like you a lot

Em7

Don't let it stop

[Verse 1]

He had a cigarette with his number on it

Em7

He gave it over to me, "do you want it?"

I knew it was wrong but I palmed it

Em7

I saved it, I waited, I called it

The liquor on your lips, the liquor on your lips

Em7

The liquor on your lips makes you dangerous

I knew it was wrong, I'm beyond it

Em7

I tried to be strong but I lost it.

[Pre-Chorus]

You taste like the fourth of July

Malt liquor on your breath, my, my

[Chorus]

You can be the boss, daddy

You can be the boss

Em7

Taste like a keg party, back on the sauce

I like you a lot, I like you a lot

Em7

Don't let it stop

You can be the boss, daddy

You can be the boss

Em7

Bad to the bone, sick as a dog

You know that I like, like you a lot

Em7

Don't let it stop

[Verse 2]

He has a white corvette like I want it

Em7

A fire in his eyes, know, I saw it

He’s bleeding from his brain and his wallet

Em7

He’s sick and he’s taken but honest

The liquor on your lips, the liquor on your lips

Em7

The liquor on his lips I just can’t resist

As close as I’ll get to the darkness

Em7

He tells me to, “Shut up, I got this”

[Pre-Chorus]

You taste like the fourth of July

Malt liquor on your breath, my, my

[Chorus]

You can be the boss, daddy

You can be the boss

Em7

Taste like a keg party, back on the sauce

I like you a lot, I like you a lot

Em7

Don't let it stop

You can be the boss, daddy

You can be the boss

Em7

Bad to the bone, sick as a dog

You know that I like, like you a lot

Em7

Don't let it stop

[Bridge]

Am F

I need you, I need you babe

Like I never needed anyone

Em7

You’re wrong but you’re so much fun

Am F Em7

You say you treat 'em mean

F Em7

To keep 'em keen

Am Dm

But you, you're not that nice

But you taste like the fourth of July

Malt liquor on your breath, my, my…

[Chorus]

You can be the boss, daddy

You can be the boss

Em7

Taste like a keg party, back on the sauce

I like you a lot, I like you a lot

Em7

Don't let it stop

You can be the boss, daddy

You can be the boss

Em7

Bad to the bone, sick as a dog

You know that I like, like you a lot

Em7

Don't let it stop

About You Can Be The Boss Chords by Lana Del Rey

Learn how to play You Can Be The Boss by Lana Del Rey with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “You Can Be The Boss chords”, “You Can Be The Boss guitar chords”, or “Lana Del Rey You Can Be The Boss chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy You Can Be The Boss chords and for experienced players who want accurate You Can Be The Boss lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Dm, Am, Em7, A.

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What key is "You Can Be The Boss" in?

The chords for "You Can Be The Boss" show the original chord names (including F, Dm, Am, Em7, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.