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Art Lover

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AmSunday afternoon there's something special
It's just like another woFrld
AmJogging in the park is my excuse
To look at all the little Fgirls
AmI'm not a flasher in a rain coat
FI'm not a dirty old man 
CI'm not gonna snGatch you from your moCther
I'm an art loGver
AmCome to daddyF  
CAh, come to daGddy
Am            F
CCome to daGddy
AmPretty little legs, I wFant to draw them
AmLike a Degas ballerFina
AmPure white skin, liFke porcelain
CShe's a work of art and I should Gknow
I'm an art lCover
Come to daAmddyF  
ACnd I'll give you some sGpangles
AmLittle girl don't notice me
FWatching as she innocently pClays
AmShe can't see me staring at her
FBecause I'm always wearing sChades
AmShe feeds the ducks, lFooks at the flowers
CI follow her around for Ghours and hours
AmI'd take her home, but that coFuld never be
CShe's just a substitute
For what'Gs been taken from me
Am              F
CAh, come to daGddy, come on
AmSunday afternoon can't last forevFer
CWish I could take you hoGme
SAmo, come on, give us a smiFle
CBefore you vanish out of vGiew
AmI've learned to appreciate youF  
The way art lovers dCo
And I oGnly want to look at youAm  

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Art Lover

by The Kinks

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Sunday afternoon there's something special

It's just like another world

Jogging in the park is my excuse

To look at all the little girls

I'm not a flasher in a rain coat

I'm not a dirty old man

C G C

I'm not gonna snatch you from your mother

I'm an art lover

Am F

Come to daddy

C G

Ah, come to daddy

Am F

C G

Come to daddy

Am F

Pretty little legs, I want to draw them

Am F

Like a Degas ballerina

Am F

Pure white skin, like porcelain

C G

She's a work of art and I should know

I'm an art lover

Am F

Come to daddy

C G

And I'll give you some spangles

Little girl don't notice me

F C

Watching as she innocently plays

She can't see me staring at her

F C

Because I'm always wearing shades

Am F

She feeds the ducks, looks at the flowers

C G

I follow her around for hours and hours

Am F

I'd take her home, but that could never be

She's just a substitute

For what's been taken from me

Am F

C G

Ah, come to daddy, come on

Am F

Sunday afternoon can't last forever

C G

Wish I could take you home

Am F

So, come on, give us a smile

C G

Before you vanish out of view

Am F

I've learned to appreciate you

The way art lovers do

G Am

And I only want to look at you

About Art Lover Chords by The Kinks

Learn how to play Art Lover by The Kinks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Art Lover chords”, “Art Lover guitar chords”, or “The Kinks Art Lover 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 Art Lover chords and for experienced players who want accurate Art Lover lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, F, C, G.

FAQ — Art Lover by The Kinks

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Is "Art Lover" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Art Lover" by The Kinks with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Kinks below.

What key is "Art Lover" in?

The chords for "Art Lover" show the original chord names (including Am, F, C, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.