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Ice Cream Man

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1/32

Tempo 80 BPMVol

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Step 1 / 32Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Note:
Very simple song, listen to the track for the rhythm.
[Intro]
e|--------3--1--3--1--3--1-------|------------------------------------|
B|--1--4--------------------4--3-|-1--3--4--1--3--4--1--3--4--3--1--0-|
G|-------------------------------|------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------|------------------------------------|  
A|-------------------------------|------------------------------------|  x2
E|-------------------------------|------------------------------------|
e|--------3--1--3--1-------|
B|--1--4--------------4--3-|
G|-------------------------|
D|-------------------------|
A|-------------------------|
E|-------------------------|
[Verse 1]
Come ClickiCmn' by your Bb7house about Ab7two forty-G7five
With CmSidewalk Bb7sundae strawAb7berry surpG7rise,
I got a Cmcherry popsicle F7right on time
A G7big stick, mamma, that'll blow your mind
[Chorus]
'Cause I'm your Cmice cream mBb7an, Ab7  G7  
I'm a Cmone-man Bb7bandAb7  G7  
I'm your Cmice cream mBb7an, baAb7by, I'll be G7good to you.
[Verse 2]
If you Cmmissed me in the Bb7alley, baby, Ab7don't you G7fret
I'll be Cmcoming Bb7back around and Ab7don't forgG7et,
When youCm're tired and yoF7u're hungry and you want something cool,
You know, I got somG7ething better than a swimming pool
[Chorus]
'Cause I'm your Cmice cream mBb7an, Ab7  G7  
I'm a Cmone-man Bb7bandAb7  G7  
I'm your Cmice cream mBb7an, baAb7by, I'll be G7good to you.
[Verse 3]
Well, if you Cmsee me Bb7coming, you ain't Ab7got no G7change
Don't Cmworry baBb7by, it can bAb7e arrangedG7  
Show me Cmyou can smile, bF7aby just for me
Fix G7you with a drumstick, I'll do it for free
[Chorus]
'Cause I'm your Cmice cream mBb7an, Ab7  G7  
I'm a Cmone-man Bb7bandAb7  G7  
I'm your Cmice cream mBb7an, baAb7by, I'll be G7good to you.
[Instrumental]
Cm  Bb7  Ab7  G7
Cm  Bb7  Ab7  G7
Cm  F7   G7
[Chorus]
'Cause I'm your Cmice cream mBb7an, Ab7  G7  
I'm a Cmone-man Bb7bandAb7  G7  
I'm your Cmice cream mBb7an,     Ab7I'll be gG7ood to you.
[Outro]
I'm your Cmice cream mBb7an, Ab7  G7  
I'm your Cmice cream mBb7an ... Ab7  G7  
(Repeat and fade)

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

Tom Waits is known for his keen and sympathetic chronicling of society's adrift and downtrodden, often creating three-dimensional characters even in their confusion and despair. His music frequently explores themes of society's underbelly, delivered in his distinctive deep, gravelly voice. This song, appearing on an early release, fits into his world of unique characters and vivid storytelling. It plays like a glimpse into a familiar yet slightly off-kilter street scene, seen through Waits's singular lens.

AI-written from these sources:Tom Waits — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Ice Cream Man

by Tom Waits

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bb7

Ab7

Note:

Very simple song, listen to the track for the rhythm.

[Intro]

e|--------3--1--3--1--3--1-------|------------------------------------|

B|--1--4--------------------4--3-|-1--3--4--1--3--4--1--3--4--3--1--0-|

G|-------------------------------|------------------------------------|

D|-------------------------------|------------------------------------|

A|-------------------------------|------------------------------------| x2

E|-------------------------------|------------------------------------|

e|--------3--1--3--1-------|

B|--1--4--------------4--3-|

G|-------------------------|

D|-------------------------|

A|-------------------------|

E|-------------------------|

[Verse 1]

Cm Bb7 Ab7 G7

Come Clickin' by your house about two forty-five

Cm Bb7 Ab7 G7

With Sidewalk sundae strawberry surprise,

Cm F7

I got a cherry popsicle right on time

A big stick, mamma, that'll blow your mind

[Chorus]

Cm Bb7 Ab7 G7

'Cause I'm your ice cream man,

Cm Bb7 Ab7 G7

I'm a one-man band

Cm Bb7 Ab7 G7

I'm your ice cream man, baby, I'll be good to you.

[Verse 2]

Cm Bb7 Ab7 G7

If you missed me in the alley, baby, don't you fret

Cm Bb7 Ab7 G7

I'll be coming back around and don't forget,

Cm F7

When you're tired and you're hungry and you want something cool,

You know, I got something better than a swimming pool

[Chorus]

Cm Bb7 Ab7 G7

'Cause I'm your ice cream man,

Cm Bb7 Ab7 G7

I'm a one-man band

Cm Bb7 Ab7 G7

I'm your ice cream man, baby, I'll be good to you.

[Verse 3]

Cm Bb7 Ab7 G7

Well, if you see me coming, you ain't got no change

Cm Bb7 Ab7 G7

Don't worry baby, it can be arranged

Cm F7

Show me you can smile, baby just for me

Fix you with a drumstick, I'll do it for free

[Chorus]

Cm Bb7 Ab7 G7

'Cause I'm your ice cream man,

Cm Bb7 Ab7 G7

I'm a one-man band

Cm Bb7 Ab7 G7

I'm your ice cream man, baby, I'll be good to you.

[Instrumental]

Cm Bb7 Ab7 G7

Cm F7 G7

[Chorus]

Cm Bb7 Ab7 G7

'Cause I'm your ice cream man,

Cm Bb7 Ab7 G7

I'm a one-man band

Cm Bb7 Ab7 G7

I'm your ice cream man, I'll be good to you.

[Outro]

Cm Bb7 Ab7 G7

I'm your ice cream man,

Cm Bb7 Ab7 G7

I'm your ice cream man ...

(Repeat and fade)

About Ice Cream Man Chords by Tom Waits

Learn how to play Ice Cream Man by Tom Waits with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ice Cream Man chords”, “Ice Cream Man guitar chords”, or “Tom Waits Ice Cream Man 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 Ice Cream Man chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ice Cream Man lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G, D, A, E, Cm.

FAQ — Ice Cream Man by Tom Waits

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The chords for "Ice Cream Man" show the original chord names (including B, G, D, A, E, Cm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.