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Lazy Willie

Bobbie Gentry

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Lazy Willie by Bobbie Gentry in the key of E

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
intro
E7 E7 E7 E7

Verse 1
E7Get Up, Lazy Willie, There's Work To Be Done
E7Out Of Seventeen Kids, You're The Laziest One
A7Pigs In The Kitchen And The Roosters In The Pig Stye
Weeds In The Garden Busy Growin' Up Knee HE7igh

Verse 2
A7Lazy Willie, Look At You, Ain't You A Sight
E7Tuh Tuh Twee Tuh Twee Dee Twee, Tuh Tuh Twee
A7Lazy Willie, Sleep All Day And Play All NE7ight
E7Umm Hmm, Umm

Verse 3
E7Get Up, Lazy Willie, Up And Outta That Bed
E7There's Cows To Be Milked And Mule's To Be Fed
A7Thin The Corn, Harvest The Soybeans
And Help Me Set The Table For Our Company From New OrlE7eans

Verse 4
A7Lazy Willie, Wake Up, You Ain't Heard A Word I Said
E7Tuh Tuh Twee Tuh Twee Dee Twee, Tuh Tuh Twee
A7Lazy Willie, You Gotta Get Up In Time To Go To BE7ed
E7Umm Hmm, Umm

Verse 5
E7Don't You Remember, Lazy Willie, What Moma Would Say?
E7That All Summer Long The Grasshopper Would Play
A7The Ant Would Work Hard Stowing Up His Winter Supply
And When The Snow Came The Ant Lived, The Grasshopper DE7ied

Verse 6
A7Lazy Willie, Well, Ants Work Hard And Grasshoppers Play
E7Tuh Tuh Twee Di Twee Di Dee, Tuh Tuh Twee
A7Oh, Lazy Willie, You're Gonna Sprout Green Legs And Hop AE7way
E7Gonna Ha-Hop Away
Also available in: D7 (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Lazy Willie?

The chords for Lazy Willie are: E7, A7

What is the original key of Lazy Willie?

The original key is D7.

What is the difficulty of playing Lazy Willie?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Lazy Willie in another key?

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

Can Lazy Willie be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Lazy Willie on ukulele?

Chord Lazy Willie can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Lazy Willie?

Lazy Willie uses 2 chords: E7, A7

What is the easiest way to play Lazy Willie?

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 Lazy Willie released in?

Lazy Willie was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Lazy Willie?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Lazy Willie 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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