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Sticky Wicket

Al Jarreau

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Sticky Wicket by Al Jarreau in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
4/4
115 Bpm

Intro
A7  G#7(#5)  G7  F#7  G7 G#7(#5)
A7  G#7(#5)  G7  F#7  G7 G#7(#5)
A7  G#7(#5)  G7  C#m7  D#m7

Hook
C#m7     D#m7     C#m7       C#m7     C#m6CarefC#m7ul Baby
C#m7 D#m7 C#m7   E      F#

C#m7     D#m7     C#m7       C#m7     C#m6CarefC#m7ul Darling
C#m7 D#m7 C#m7   E  F   F#

Verse 1
C#m7You Got YD#m7ourseC#m7lf Into SucC#m7h A MC#m6ess TC#m7hat You Can't Get Out       C#m7     D#m7     C#m7        E   F#​
C#m7You Made YD#m7our OC#m7wn Bed So C#m7What C#m6The HC#m7eck Can You Complain About       C#m7     D#m7     C#m7        E  F  F#​
C#m7You're SeveD#m7nteenC#m7 But You Talk And You WigC#m7gle AC#m6nd WaC#m7lk Like You're Twenty-Four       C#m7     D#m7     C#m7        E   F#​
C#m7Grown Men WD#m7eepinC#m7' A Ten Point TemC#m7peratC#m6ure RC#m7ise Everywhere You Go       C#m7     D#m7     C#m7        E  F  F#​

And The Fact Is

Pre-Chorus 1
Fm7You're So FD#7ine That You Fool The People
Fm7You're So FD#7ine That You're Foolin' Me
Fm7You're So FD#7ine That You Fool The People
A7    Ain'tG#7(#5) So Fine When You Fool Your OwnG7 Self, Baby, LC#m7ook Out

Chorus 1
C#m7Such A Mess,  D#m7     C#m7  It's A Funny SitC#m7uatioC#m6n    C#m7​
C#m7Sassiness,  D#m7     C#m7  Got You Up EA Tree,F  F#Sticky Wicket
C#m7Must Confess,  D#m7     C#m7  It's An Inside InsC#m7tigatC#m6ion  C#m7​
C#m7No Distress,  D#m7     C#m7  You Can Talk To Me    C#m7​

Verse 2
C#m7Seven-TD#m7hirtyC#m7, Morning Mr.C#m7 PricC#m6e WhaC#m7t A Day For School       C#m7     D#m7     C#m7        E   F#​
C#m7Bright And ED#m7arly,C#m7 Perfect LitC#m7tle DC#m6isguiC#m7se For The Folks You Fool       C#m7     D#m7     C#m7        E  F  F#​
C#m7Midnight PD#m7assioC#m7n, Ain't No SurpriC#m7se ToC#m6 Me WC#m7hat You're Comin' To       C#m7     D#m7     C#m7        E   F#​
C#m7There's Red Light FD#m7lashiC#m7n', Look Out You're GoiC#m7n' ToC#m6o FasC#m7t, What You Gonna Do       C#m7     D#m7     C#m7        E  F  F#​

Pre-Chorus 2
Fm7You're So FD#7ine That You Fool The People
Fm7You're So FD#7ine That You're Foolin' Me
Fm7You're So FD#7ine That You Fool The People
A7    Ain'tG#7(#5) So Fine When You Fool Your OwnG7 Self, Baby, LC#m7ook Out

Chorus 2
C#m7Such A Mess,  D#m7     C#m7  It's A Funny SitC#m7uatioC#m6n    C#m7​
C#m7Sassiness,  D#m7     C#m7  Got You Up EA Tree,F  F#Sticky Wicket
C#m7Must Confess,  D#m7     C#m7  It's An Inside InsC#m7tigatC#m6ion  C#m7​
C#m7No Distress,  D#m7     C#m7  You Can ChaE7nge ItF7 BaF#7by

Solo
| • Fm7 D#7 • | • • • • | • Fm7 D#7 • | • • • • |
| • Fm7 D#7 • | • • • • | • Fm7 D#7 • | • • • • |

| • Fm7 D#7 • | • • • • | • Fm7 D#7 • | • • • • |
| • Fm7 D#7 • | • • • • | • Fm7 D#7 • | • • • • |

Bridge
A7London Bridge IsG#7(#5) Fallin', FrG7ightful SF#7ound   G7    G#7(#5)​
A7You Can Hear MeG#7(#5) Callin', HeG7re's Your CF#7rown   G7    G#7(#5)​
A7In The Game YouG#7(#5) Make A Circle JuG7st To Turn Around

Break
C#m7  D#m7  C#m7  F#  E  F#  C#m7  F#7 C#m7

Chorus 3
C#m7Such A Mess,  D#m7     C#m7  It's A Funny SitC#m7uatioC#m6n    C#m7​
C#m7Sassiness,  D#m7     C#m7  Got You Up EA Tree,F  F#Sticky Wicket
C#m7Must Confess,  D#m7     C#m7  It's An Inside InsC#m7tigatC#m6ion  C#m7​
C#m7No Distress,  D#m7     C#m7  You Can ChaE7nge ItF7 BaF#7by

Outro
C#m7Such A Mess,  D#m7     C#m7  It's A Funny SitC#m7uatioC#m6n    C#m7​
C#m7Sassiness,  D#m7     C#m7  Got You Up EA Tree,F  F#Sticky Wicket
C#m7Must Confess,  D#m7     C#m7  It's An Inside InsC#m7tigatC#m6ion  C#m7​
C#m7No Distress,  D#m7     C#m7  You Can ChaE7nge ItF7 BaF#7by
Also available in: Ab7 (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Sticky Wicket?

The chords for Sticky Wicket are: A7, G#7(#5), G7, F#7, C#m7, D#m7, C#m6, E, F#, F, Fm7, D#7

What is the original key of Sticky Wicket?

The original key is Ab7.

What is the difficulty of playing Sticky Wicket?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Sticky Wicket in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Sticky Wicket be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Sticky Wicket on ukulele?

Chord Sticky Wicket can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Sticky Wicket?

Sticky Wicket uses 12 chords: A7, G#7(#5), G7, F#7, C#m7, D#m7, C#m6, E, F#, F, Fm7, D#7

What is the easiest way to play Sticky Wicket?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Sticky Wicket released in?

Sticky Wicket was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Sticky Wicket?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Sticky Wicket to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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