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Sticky Wicket

Al Jarreau

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

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

Intro
G7  F#7(#5)  F7  E7  F7 F#7(#5)
G7  F#7(#5)  F7  E7  F7 F#7(#5)
G7  F#7(#5)  F7  Bm7  C#m7

Hook
Bm7    C#m7     Bm7      Bm7    Bm6   CBm7areful Baby
Bm7 C#m7 Bm7   D      E

Bm7    C#m7     Bm7      Bm7    Bm6   CBm7areful Darling
Bm7 C#m7 Bm7   D  D#   E

Verse 1
Bm7You Got C#m7YoursBm7elf Into SBm7uch Bm6A MeBm7ss That You Can't Get Out  Bm7    C#m7     Bm7       D   E​
Bm7You Made C#m7Your Bm7Own Bed SBm7o WhBm6at TBm7he Heck Can You Complain About  Bm7    C#m7     Bm7       D  D#   E​
Bm7You're SevC#m7enteeBm7n But You Talk And You WBm7igglBm6e AnBm7d Walk Like You're Twenty-Four  Bm7    C#m7     Bm7       D   E​
Bm7Grown Men C#m7WeepiBm7n' A Ten Point TBm7empeBm6ratuBm7re Rise Everywhere You Go  Bm7    C#m7     Bm7       D  D#   E​

And The Fact Is

Pre-Chorus 1
D#m7You're So FiC#7ne That You Fool The People
D#m7You're So FiC#7ne That You're Foolin' Me
D#m7You're So FiC#7ne That You Fool The People
G7    Ain'tF#7(#5) So Fine When You Fool Your OwnF7 Self, Baby, LBm7ook Out

Chorus 1
Bm7Such A Mess, C#m7     Bm7   It's A Funny SBm7ituaBm6tionBm7​
Bm7Sassiness, C#m7     Bm7   Got You UDp A TreD#e, E Sticky Wicket
Bm7Must Confess, C#m7     Bm7   It's An Inside IBm7nstiBm6gatiBm7on
Bm7No Distress, C#m7     Bm7   You Can Talk To Me  Bm7​

Verse 2
Bm7Seven-C#m7ThirtBm7y, Morning MBm7r. PBm6riceBm7 What A Day For School  Bm7    C#m7     Bm7       D   E​
Bm7Bright And C#m7EarlyBm7, Perfect LBm7ittlBm6e DiBm7sguise For The Folks You Fool  Bm7    C#m7     Bm7       D  D#   E​
Bm7Midnight C#m7PassiBm7on, Ain't No SurpBm7riseBm6 To Bm7Me What You're Comin' To  Bm7    C#m7     Bm7       D   E​
Bm7There's Red Light C#m7FlashBm7in', Look Out You're GBm7oin'Bm6 TooBm7 Fast, What You Gonna Do  Bm7    C#m7     Bm7       D  D#   E​

Pre-Chorus 2
D#m7You're So FiC#7ne That You Fool The People
D#m7You're So FiC#7ne That You're Foolin' Me
D#m7You're So FiC#7ne That You Fool The People
G7    Ain'tF#7(#5) So Fine When You Fool Your OwnF7 Self, Baby, LBm7ook Out

Chorus 2
Bm7Such A Mess, C#m7     Bm7   It's A Funny SBm7ituaBm6tionBm7​
Bm7Sassiness, C#m7     Bm7   Got You UDp A TreD#e, E Sticky Wicket
Bm7Must Confess, C#m7     Bm7   It's An Inside IBm7nstiBm6gatiBm7on
Bm7No Distress, C#m7     Bm7   You Can CD7hange D#7It BE7aby

Solo
| • D#m7 C#7 • | • • • • | • D#m7 C#7 • | • • • • |
| • D#m7 C#7 • | • • • • | • D#m7 C#7 • | • • • • |

| • D#m7 C#7 • | • • • • | • D#m7 C#7 • | • • • • |
| • D#m7 C#7 • | • • • • | • D#m7 C#7 • | • • • • |

Bridge
G7London Bridge IsF#7(#5) Fallin', FrF7ightful SE7ound  F7    F#7(#5)​
G7You Can Hear MeF#7(#5) Callin', HeF7re's Your CE7rown  F7    F#7(#5)​
G7In The Game YouF#7(#5) Make A Circle JuF7st To Turn Around

Break
Bm7  C#m7  Bm7  E  D  E  Bm7  E7 Bm7

Chorus 3
Bm7Such A Mess, C#m7     Bm7   It's A Funny SBm7ituaBm6tionBm7​
Bm7Sassiness, C#m7     Bm7   Got You UDp A TreD#e, E Sticky Wicket
Bm7Must Confess, C#m7     Bm7   It's An Inside IBm7nstiBm6gatiBm7on
Bm7No Distress, C#m7     Bm7   You Can CD7hange D#7It BE7aby

Outro
Bm7Such A Mess, C#m7     Bm7   It's A Funny SBm7ituaBm6tionBm7​
Bm7Sassiness, C#m7     Bm7   Got You UDp A TreD#e, E Sticky Wicket
Bm7Must Confess, C#m7     Bm7   It's An Inside IBm7nstiBm6gatiBm7on
Bm7No Distress, C#m7     Bm7   You Can CD7hange D#7It BE7aby
Also available in: Ab7 (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Sticky Wicket?

The chords for Sticky Wicket are: G7, F#7(#5), F7, E7, Bm7, C#m7, Bm6, D, E, D#, D#m7, C#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: G7, F#7(#5), F7, E7, Bm7, C#m7, Bm6, D, E, D#, D#m7, C#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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