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Handy Dandy

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Sounding key Bb major. I'd suggest a capo somewhere –
1st or 3rd frets are good suggestions.
Chords:
transpose +3 no -2
capo no Capo 1st Capo 3rd
Bb A G
Eb D C
F E D
Cm Bm Am
Bb/F A/E G/D
F/Bb 1-x-3-3-3-1
A/E 0-x-2-2-2-0
G/D x-x-0-4-3-3
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[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
AHandy DDandyE  
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Controversy surrounds him
He been aAround the world and Dback again
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Something in the moonlight still hounds him
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Handy Dandy, just like sugar and candy
[Verse 2]
AHandy DDandy
E   D| A   D| E   D|
If every bone in his body was broken he would never admit it
He got an Aall-girl Dorchestra and when he Esays
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“Strike up the band,” they hit it
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Handy Dandy, Handy Dandy
[Middle 8]
BmYou say, “What are ya made of?”
He says, “ACan you repeat what you said?”
bm
You’ll say, “What are you afraid of?”
He’ll say, “A/ENothin’! Neither ’live nor dead.”
[Verse 3]
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Handy Dandy, he got a stick in his hand and a pocket full of money
He says, “AOh, my Darling, tell me the Dtruth, how much time I Egot?”
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She says, “You got all the time in the world, honey”
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Handy Dandy
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Handy Dandy
[Middle 8]
BmHe got that clear crystal fountain
AHe got that soft silky skin
BmHe got that fortress on the mountain
With no A/Edoors, no windows, so no thieves can break in
[Verse 4]
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Handy Dandy, sitting with a girl named Nancy in a garden feelin’ kind of lazy
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He says, “Ya want a gun? I’ll give ya one.” She says, “Boy, you talking crazy”
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Handy Dandy, just like sugar and candy
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Handy Dandy, pour him another brandy
[Verse 5] (fade out)
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Handy Dandy, he got a basket of flowers and a bag full of sorrow
He Afinishes his drink, he gets Dup from the table, he says
E   D| A   D| E|
“Okay, boys, I’ll see you tomorrow”
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Handy Dandy, Handy Dandy, just like sugar and candy
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Han-dy Dan-dy, just like sugar and candy
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The story behind the song

"Handy Dandy" comes from the album Under the Red Sky. Bob Dylan is celebrated as one of the most influential singer-songwriters, known for infusing folk music with intellectualism and poetic depth. His work often explores political, social, and philosophical themes, pushing the boundaries of popular music. Playing this song connects you to the legacy of an artist who shaped generations with his distinctive lyrical voice.

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