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Makin Whoopee

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ok i think these chords are right i've never listened to the song but my english
teacher gave me the chords below (he wrote them down by listening to the song)
[Verse 1]
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Another Fbride, another C7June
Another Fsunny  F7honeyBbmoonBbm  
Another Fseason, another C#7reasonC7  
For makin' FwhoopeeC7  
[Verse 2]
(like 1st verse)
========================
A lot of shoes, a lot of rice
The groom is nervous, he answers twice
Ain't it thrillin'
That he's so willin' for makin' whoopee
[Verse 3]
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F7Picture a little Gmlove nest
BbmDown where the roses Fcling
F7Picture the same sweet Gmlove nest
BbmSee what a year can Fbring
[Verse 4]
(like 1st verse)
========================
He's washin dishes and baby clothes
He's so ambitious he even sews
But don't forget folks,
Thats what you get folks, for makin' whoopee
[Verse 5]
(like 1st verse)
========================
Another year, maybe less
What's this I hear? Well, can't you guess?
She feels neglected, and he's suspected
Of makin' whoopee
[Verse 6]
(like 1st verse)
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She sits alone,
Most every night
He doesn't phone, he doesn't write
He says he's busy,
But she says, "Is he?"
He's makin' whoopee
[Verse 7]
(like 3rd verse)
========================
Now he doesn't make much money
Only five thousand per
Some judge who thinks he's funny
Says, "You'll pay six to her."
[Verse 8]
(like 1st verse)
========================
He says, "Now judge, suppose I fail?"
Judge say, "Budge. Right into jail.
You'd better keep her. I think it's cheaper
Than makin' whoopee."
Yeah, Fyou better keep her
I think it's C#7cheaperC7  
Then makin' FwhoopeeC7  
End Chord: F
I hope you enjoy my tab!

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Makin Whoopee

by Ella Fitzgerald

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bbm

C#7

ok i think these chords are right i've never listened to the song but my english

teacher gave me the chords below (he wrote them down by listening to the song)

[Verse 1]

=======

F C7

Another bride, another June

F F7 Bb Bbm

Another sunny honeymoon

F C#7 C7

Another season, another reason

F C7

For makin' whoopee

[Verse 2]

(like 1st verse)

========================

A lot of shoes, a lot of rice

The groom is nervous, he answers twice

Ain't it thrillin'

That he's so willin' for makin' whoopee

[Verse 3]

=======

F7 Gm

Picture a little love nest

Bbm F

Down where the roses cling

F7 Gm

Picture the same sweet love nest

Bbm F

See what a year can bring

[Verse 4]

(like 1st verse)

========================

He's washin dishes and baby clothes

He's so ambitious he even sews

But don't forget folks,

Thats what you get folks, for makin' whoopee

[Verse 5]

(like 1st verse)

========================

Another year, maybe less

What's this I hear? Well, can't you guess?

She feels neglected, and he's suspected

Of makin' whoopee

[Verse 6]

(like 1st verse)

========================

She sits alone,

Most every night

He doesn't phone, he doesn't write

He says he's busy,

But she says, "Is he?"

He's makin' whoopee

[Verse 7]

(like 3rd verse)

========================

Now he doesn't make much money

Only five thousand per

Some judge who thinks he's funny

Says, "You'll pay six to her."

[Verse 8]

(like 1st verse)

========================

He says, "Now judge, suppose I fail?"

Judge say, "Budge. Right into jail.

You'd better keep her. I think it's cheaper

Than makin' whoopee."

Yeah, you better keep her

C#7 C7

I think it's cheaper

F C7

Then makin' whoopee

End Chord: F

I hope you enjoy my tab!

About Makin Whoopee Chords by Ella Fitzgerald

Learn how to play Makin Whoopee by Ella Fitzgerald with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Makin Whoopee chords”, “Makin Whoopee guitar chords”, or “Ella Fitzgerald Makin Whoopee 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 Makin Whoopee chords and for experienced players who want accurate Makin Whoopee lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, C7, F7, Bb, Bbm, C#7.

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The chords for "Makin Whoopee" show the original chord names (including F, C7, F7, Bb, Bbm, C#7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.