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Hard To Handle

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Step 1 / 19Position: 5
1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open
Capo 1st Fret -Chords relative to capo-
Chords:
A: x02220
E: 022100
D: xx0232
G: 320033
[Intro]
(Not relative to capo)
e|--------------------------------------------------|
B|--------------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------|
A|-----5-6--8---6p4-6p4-----------5-6--8---6p4-6p4--|
E|-6-6------------------6-----6-6-------------------|
[Verse]
ABaby here I am, and I'm a man upon the scene
AI have to give you what you want but you gotta come home with me
AAnd I got a whole load of good old lovin', and I got some in store
AWhen I get through throwin' it on you got to come back for some more
[Bridge]
EBoys and things will come by the dozen
EBut that ain't nothing but drug-store lovin'
[Chorus]
EPretty little thing let me light your candle
'Cause mama I'm sure hard to handle
Now, yes ah-ramD  E  G  D  A  
[Verse 2]
AActions speak louder than words, and I'm a man with great experience
AI know you got you another man but I can love you better than him
ATake my hand and don't be afraid, I'm gonna prove every word I say
AI'm advertising love for free, so won't you place your ad with me
[Bridge]
[Repeat Verse 1]
[Bridge]
[Improv]
AGive it to me
AI got to have it
AGimme some good ol' lovin'
ASome of your good lovin'
AI'm a big old man
(Fade Out)
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The story behind the song

Otis Redding was an American singer and songwriter, regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music. An influential artist in soul music and rhythm and blues, his vocal style drew inspiration from gospel music and influenced many other soul artists of the 1960s. He was nicknamed the "King of Soul," and this song embodies the raw, powerful energy he brought to his performances.

AI-written from these sources:Otis Redding — Wikipedia ↗

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