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Sweet Emotion

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[Chorus]
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[Verse 1]
AYou talk about things that Cnobody careGsD  
AYou're wearing out things that Cnobody wearsG  D  
AYou're calling my name but I Cgotta make clearG  D  
AI can't say baby where I'll Cbe in a yearG  D  
AWhen some sweet hog mama with a Cface like a gentG  D  
ASaid my get up and go must've Cgot up and wentG  D  
AWell I got good news, she's a Creal good liarG  D  
A'Cause the backstage boogie set your Cpants on fireG  D  
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[Verse 2]
AWhen I pulled into town in a Cpolice carG  D  
AYour daddy said I took it just a Clittle too farG  D  
AYou're telling me things but your Cgirlfriend liedG  D  
AYou can't catch me 'cause the Crabbit done diedG  
DYes it did
AYou stand in the front just a Cshakin' your assG  D  
AI'll take you backstage, you can Cdrink from my glassG  D  
AYour telling me things I can Csure understandG  D  
A'Cause a month on the road an' I'll be Ceating from your handG  D  
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The story behind the song

"Sweet Emotion" is a foundational track by Aerosmith, appearing on their 1975 album Toys in the Attic. The song was written by Steven Tyler and Tom Hamilton. It became a significant hit for the band, marking a breakthrough in their career and establishing their sound for a wider audience. This track truly embodies the blues-based hard rock style that Aerosmith is known for, often referred to as "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band." Playing this song means tapping into that raw, driving energy that defines their classic rock legacy.

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About Sweet Emotion Chords by Aerosmith

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