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Valerie

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Chords:
eb|--Emaj7--7----F#m7-9--(12*)-Amaj7--x----G#m-4-----B7-----------------|
Bb|----9-----10---------9-----4-----7-----------------|
Gb|----8-----9----------9-----4-----8-----------------|
Db|----9-----11---------7-----6-----9-----------------|
Ab|----7-----9----------0-----6-----9-----------------|
Eb|----x-----x----------x-----4-----7-----------------|
* The guitarist hammers on this note on the 12th fret every so often whilst playing the F#m7.
[Verse 1]
Well someEmaj7times I go out by myself and I look across the wF#m7ater
And I tEmaj7hink of all the things,
what you're doing and in my head I make a pF#m7icture
[Chorus]
'cos sAmaj7ince I've come on home, well mG#my body's been a mess
And I've miAmaj7ssed your ginger hair and tG#mhe way you like to dress
Amaj7Won't you come on G#mover stop making a fool out Bof me
Why won't you come on over VEmaj7alerie? VaF#m7lerie?
[Verse 2]
Did you hEmaj7ave to go to jail, put your house up for sF#m7ale,
did you Emaj7get a good lawyer?
I hope you didn't catch a tanF#m7  
I hope yoEmaj7u find the right man who'll fix it up for yaF#m7  
Are you Emaj7shoppin' anywhere,
changed the colour of your hair, are you bF#m7usy?
And did yEmaj7ou have to pay the fineF#m7  
you were Emaj7dodging all the time are you stF#m7ill dizzy
[Chorus]
'cos sAmaj7ince I've come on home, well mG#my body's been a mess
And I've miAmaj7ssed your ginger hair and tG#mhe way you like to dress
Amaj7Won't you come on G#mover stop making a fool out Bof me
Why won't you come on over VEmaj7alerie? VaF#m7lerie?
[Verse 3]
Well someEmaj7times I go out by myself and I look across the wF#m7ater
And I tEmaj7hink of all the things,
what you're doing and in my head I make a pF#m7icture
[Chorus]
'cos sAmaj7ince I've come on home, well mG#my body's been a mess
And I've miAmaj7ssed your ginger hair and tG#mhe way you like to dress
Amaj7Won't you come on G#mover stop making a fool out Bof me
Why won't you come on over VEmaj7alerie? VaF#m7lerie?

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Valerie" began as a song written by Dave McCabe of The Zutons, conceived quickly in a taxi ride. It's a "musical postcard" to an American friend named Valerie who was facing trouble after being arrested for driving on a suspended license. The lyrics express the writer's longing for her to visit him, painting a picture of someone having a difficult time and wishing for her presence. Amy Winehouse's rendition, produced by Mark Ronson, brought her distinctive blend of soul, rhythm and blues, and jazz to this heartfelt message. Playing it, you channel that yearning for a distant friend, a plea wrapped in a vibrant sound.

AI-written from these sources:Valerie (Zutons song) — Wikipedia ↗Amy Winehouse — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Valerie

by Amy Winehouse

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Emaj7

F#m7

Amaj7

G#m

Tune down 1/2 step.

Chords:

Emaj7 F#m7 Amaj7 G#m B

eb|----7-----9--(12*)---x-----4-----7-----------------|

Bb|----9-----10---------9-----4-----7-----------------|

Gb|----8-----9----------9-----4-----8-----------------|

Db|----9-----11---------7-----6-----9-----------------|

Ab|----7-----9----------0-----6-----9-----------------|

Eb|----x-----x----------x-----4-----7-----------------|

* The guitarist hammers on this note on the 12th fret every so often whilst playing the F#m7.

[Verse 1]

Emaj7 F#m7

Well sometimes I go out by myself and I look across the water

Emaj7

And I think of all the things,

F#m7

what you're doing and in my head I make a picture

[Chorus]

Amaj7 G#m

'cos since I've come on home, well my body's been a mess

Amaj7 G#m

And I've missed your ginger hair and the way you like to dress

Amaj7 G#m B

Won't you come on over stop making a fool out of me

Emaj7 F#m7

Why won't you come on over Valerie? Valerie?

[Verse 2]

Emaj7 F#m7

Did you have to go to jail, put your house up for sale,

Emaj7

did you get a good lawyer?

F#m7

I hope you didn't catch a tan

Emaj7 F#m7

I hope you find the right man who'll fix it up for ya

Emaj7

Are you shoppin' anywhere,

F#m7

changed the colour of your hair, are you busy?

Emaj7 F#m7

And did you have to pay the fine

Emaj7 F#m7

you were dodging all the time are you still dizzy

[Chorus]

Amaj7 G#m

'cos since I've come on home, well my body's been a mess

Amaj7 G#m

And I've missed your ginger hair and the way you like to dress

Amaj7 G#m B

Won't you come on over stop making a fool out of me

Emaj7 F#m7

Why won't you come on over Valerie? Valerie?

[Verse 3]

Emaj7 F#m7

Well sometimes I go out by myself and I look across the water

Emaj7

And I think of all the things,

F#m7

what you're doing and in my head I make a picture

[Chorus]

Amaj7 G#m

'cos since I've come on home, well my body's been a mess

Amaj7 G#m

And I've missed your ginger hair and the way you like to dress

Amaj7 G#m B

Won't you come on over stop making a fool out of me

Emaj7 F#m7

Why won't you come on over Valerie? Valerie?

About Valerie Chords by Amy Winehouse

Learn how to play Valerie by Amy Winehouse with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Valerie chords”, “Valerie guitar chords”, or “Amy Winehouse Valerie 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 Valerie chords and for experienced players who want accurate Valerie lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Emaj7, F#m7, Amaj7, G#m, B, Bb.

FAQ — Valerie by Amy Winehouse

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What key is "Valerie" in?

The chords for "Valerie" show the original chord names (including Emaj7, F#m7, Amaj7, G#m, B, Bb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.