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Sweet Lady Genevieve

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The Kinks - Sweet Lady Genevieve (taken from the 1973 MasterPiece PRESERVATION ACT 1)
CHORDS USED
A
    x02220
E
    022100
D
    xx0232
F#m
  244222
B
    x24442
[Intro]
A E A E A E
A            E       F#m    D  A         E
Once under a scarlet sky    I told you never ending lies,
E                             B      D        A
But they were the words of a drunken vagabond
E                             B      D        A
Who knew very well he would break your heart before long
D      A       E
Oh forgive me Genevieve.
A             E       F#m      D     A     E
Now I've come back to see      Sweet Lady Genevieve,
E                             B      D        A
This time I'll give you some security
E                             B      D
And I won't make promises I can't keep
D                       A
So will you come back to me
D       B       E              A    E    A
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet Lady Genevieve?
       E
Let me rock you, hold you,
B         D         A
Take you in my arms.
   E
Forgive me, please,
C#                  F#m      B                 E
Smile away all your sadness, put your trust in me.
A              E       F#m      D     A     E
Oh, if you come back to me Sweet Lady Genevieve,
E                      B      D        A
I'm not the impetuous fool you used to know
E                      B      D        A
I know that I used you and I hurt you so,
D                       A
But that was so long ago
D       B       E              A   E   A   E   A   E   A
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet Lady Genevieve.
E
Oh, love me,
B         D         A
Take me in your arms.
E
Let me rock you, hold you,
C#                  F#m      B                 E
Smile away all your sadness, put your trust in me.
A            E       F#m    D  A       E
Once under a starry sky     I led you on and told you lies
E                             B      D        A
Drank too much whiskey on that hot summer night.
E                             B      D        A
I acted so slyly because you were acting so shy,
D      A       E
Oh forgive me Genevieve.
A             E       F#m      D     A     E
If you come back to me          Sweet Lady Genevieve,
E                             B      D        A
You're not the child who smiled so innocently
E                             B      D
And I'm not the rogue that I used to be,
D                       A
So will you come back to me
D       B       E              A   E   A   E   A   E   A   E
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet Lady Genevieve?
A       E        A       E       A       E    A   E
Oooooooooooooooooooooh Genevieve
A       E        A       E       A       E    A
Oooooooooooooooooooooh Genevieve

Sweet Lady Genevieve chords and lyrics

Free chords for Sweet Lady Genevieve by The Kinks. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

The Kinks - Sweet Lady Genevieve (taken from the 1973 MasterPiece PRESERVATION ACT 1)
CHORDS USED
A    x02220
E    022100
D    xx0232
F#m  244222
B    x24442
[Intro]
A E A E A E

Sweet Lady Genevieve Chords by The Kinks

Learn how to play Sweet Lady Genevieve by The Kinks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sweet Lady Genevieve chords”, “Sweet Lady Genevieve guitar chords”, or “The Kinks Sweet Lady Genevieve 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 Sweet Lady Genevieve chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sweet Lady Genevieve lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E, D, F#m, B, C#.

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What key is "Sweet Lady Genevieve" in?

The chords for "Sweet Lady Genevieve" show the original chord names (including A, E, D, F#m, B, C#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.