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My Very Good Friend The Milkman

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Intro 
D Gm Bb C F
FMy very good friend the milDkman says
GmThat I've been losing to mCuch sleep
BbHe doesn't like the Gmhours I kCeep
And Dhe suGmggests that yBbou should marCry Fme
FMy very good friend the maiDlman says
GmThat it would make his Cburden less
BbIf we both had the Gmsame addCress
And hDe suggGmests that yoBbu should marCry mFe.
FThen theAbre's a very friendly fEbmellow who prAbints
DbAll the latest real estate news
AbAnd every day he Ebmsends me bluAbeprints
DbOf cottages with country viCews
FMy very good friends the Dneighbours say
GmThat they've been watching little thiCngs I do
BbAnd they perceive that GmI love yCou
So DI sGmuggest that yBbou should maCrry mFe.

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The story behind the song

Paul McCartney, famous for his melodic bass playing and versatile vocals with The Beatles, showcases his musical eclecticism with this song. It appears on his album "Kisses On The Bottom." Drawing from influences like his jazz-playing father and early rock and roll, McCartney brings a classic, easygoing charm to this piece. It plays like a warm, nostalgic embrace of a simpler time.

AI-written from these sources:Paul McCartney — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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My Very Good Friend The Milkman

by Paul McCartney

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Ebm

Intro

D Gm Bb C F

F D

My very good friend the milkman says

Gm C

That I've been losing to much sleep

Bb Gm C

He doesn't like the hours I keep

D Gm Bb C F

And he suggests that you should marry me

F D

My very good friend the mailman says

Gm C

That it would make his burden less

Bb Gm C

If we both had the same address

D Gm Bb C F

And he suggests that you should marry me.

F Ab Ebm Ab

Then there's a very friendly fellow who prints

All the latest real estate news

Ab Ebm Ab

And every day he sends me blueprints

Db C

Of cottages with country views

F D

My very good friends the neighbours say

Gm C

That they've been watching little things I do

Bb Gm C

And they perceive that I love you

D Gm Bb C F

So I suggest that you should marry me.

About My Very Good Friend The Milkman Chords by Paul McCartney

Learn how to play My Very Good Friend The Milkman by Paul McCartney with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “My Very Good Friend The Milkman chords”, “My Very Good Friend The Milkman guitar chords”, or “Paul McCartney My Very Good Friend The Milkman 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 My Very Good Friend The Milkman chords and for experienced players who want accurate My Very Good Friend The Milkman lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Gm, Bb, C, F, Ab.

FAQ — My Very Good Friend The Milkman by Paul McCartney

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What key is "My Very Good Friend The Milkman" in?

The chords for "My Very Good Friend The Milkman" show the original chord names (including D, Gm, Bb, C, F, Ab). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.