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Make Way For The Lady

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Gordon Lightfoot - Make Way For The Lady
CAPO: 2nd Fret
         Am7
[INTRO:] 
[VERSE 1:]
Some life I've been living, like a song in the night 
                                                       D7
Good sounds every moment, good news and bright lights 
Anytime I get lonesome
  Am7                       Em7     Am7
I just got to do the things right
[VERSE 2:]
Make way for the lady, you can do it my son 
                                                      D7
Making hay with no gravy, brings the good folk down 
Anytime you get lonely
    Am7                  Em7
You just got to turn it around
             Am7Em7Am7Em7Am7
[INTERLUDE:]             
[VERSE 3:]
This life I've been given, it don't tell you no lies 
                                                          D7
Could've been somewhat wasted, how could it be otherwise 
When the sound of the laughter brought the tears in to my eyes 
     Am7                                Em7   Am7
Make way for the lady, you can do it my son 
[VERSE 4:]
Making hay with no gravy, gets the day's work done 
                                                               D7
When a blue mood gets rolling, you just got to turn it around 
         Am7
Turn it around 
                D Am7Em7Am7D Am7Em7Am7
[INSTRUMENTAL:]               
[VERSE 5:]
Shake hands with the father, the son and the holy ghost 
                                                 D7
The impossible believers and the heavenly host 
If you must do it better, you just got to do it the most 
     Am7                                Em7   Am7
Make way for the lady, you can do it my son 
[VERSE 6:]
Making hay with no gravy, brings all the good folk down 
                                                                 D7
When a blue moon starts rising, you just got to turn it around
         Am7    D  Am7  Em7
Turn it around
         Am7    D  Am7  Em7
Turn it around 
                 Em7               Am7    D  Am7  Em7
Make way for the lady and turn it around

Make Way For The Lady chords and lyrics

Free chords for Make Way For The Lady by Gordon Lightfoot. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Gordon Lightfoot - Make Way For The Lady
CAPO: 2nd Fret
[INTRO:] Am7
[VERSE 1:]
Some life I've been living, like a song in the night 
Anytime I get lonesome
[VERSE 2:]
Make way for the lady, you can do it my son 
Anytime you get lonely
[INTERLUDE:] Am7   Em7   Am7   Em7   Am7
[VERSE 3:]
This life I've been given, it don't tell you no lies 
When the sound of the laughter brought the tears in to my eyes 
[VERSE 4:]
Making hay with no gravy, gets the day's work done 
[INSTRUMENTAL:] D  Am7  Em7  Am7  D  Am7  Em7  Am7
[VERSE 5:]
Shake hands with the father, the son and the holy ghost 
If you must do it better, you just got to do it the most 
[VERSE 6:]
Making hay with no gravy, brings all the good folk down

Make Way For The Lady Chords by Gordon Lightfoot

Learn how to play Make Way For The Lady by Gordon Lightfoot with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Make Way For The Lady chords”, “Make Way For The Lady guitar chords”, or “Gordon Lightfoot Make Way For The Lady 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 Make Way For The Lady chords and for experienced players who want accurate Make Way For The Lady lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am7, D7, Em7, D.

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Is "Make Way For The Lady" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Make Way For The Lady" in?

The chords for "Make Way For The Lady" show the original chord names (including Am7, D7, Em7, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.