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Harlem Woman

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EThe woman is out on her oG#mwn. 
Walking the F#mstreets, sad and aB7lone. 
Yes Eshe sells herG#mself
For F#mnickels and dimes, these are B7hard times. 
For a EHaArlem Ewoman. HaArlem wEoman. 
EYes you work at night. I have hB7eld you tight. 
No Eyou can't see your baby's been hungry and Acold. 
So long nights Amthrough, go on and Edo what you B7must do, 
I love you. I love you. EHaArlem Ewoman. HaArlem Ewoman. 
Sometimes I Ecry, but I'll get F#mby till your Amine alEone. 
So carry F#mon to other Darms, F#mtender but B7strong. 
F#mTill you beClong to B7me 
EHarlem woman hang A7on. I'll take you aG#mway.
SomeBday I'll set you G#mfree to be with Bonly me. 
Till then I'll F#mknow, ELord knows, I'll Bknow
They can buy the body but not the soul of my EHaArlem Ewoman 
HaArlem Ewoman, HaArlem Ewoman 
BHang Eon

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Harlem Woman

by Roy Orbison

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G#m

F#m

E G#m

The woman is out on her own.

F#m B7

Walking the streets, sad and alone.

E G#m

Yes she sells herself

F#m B7

For nickels and dimes, these are hard times.

E A E A E

For a Harlem woman. Harlem woman.

E B7

Yes you work at night. I have held you tight.

E A

No you can't see your baby's been hungry and cold.

Am E B7

So long nights through, go on and do what you must do,

E A E A E

I love you. I love you. Harlem woman. Harlem woman.

E F#m A E

Sometimes I cry, but I'll get by till your mine alone.

F#m D F#m B7

So carry on to other arms, tender but strong.

F#m C B7

Till you belong to me

E A7 G#m

Harlem woman hang on. I'll take you away.

B G#m B

Someday I'll set you free to be with only me.

F#m E B

Till then I'll know, Lord knows, I'll know

E A E

They can buy the body but not the soul of my Harlem woman

A E A E

Harlem woman, Harlem woman

B E

Hang on

About Harlem Woman Chords by Roy Orbison

Learn how to play Harlem Woman by Roy Orbison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Harlem Woman chords”, “Harlem Woman guitar chords”, or “Roy Orbison Harlem Woman 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 Harlem Woman chords and for experienced players who want accurate Harlem Woman lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, G#m, F#m, B7, A, Am.

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What key is "Harlem Woman" in?

The chords for "Harlem Woman" show the original chord names (including E, G#m, F#m, B7, A, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.