Chordyes

Teresa

Mighty Sparrow

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Teresa by Mighty Sparrow

Level: Beginner Decade: 1950s Genre: Reggae / Ska Theme: Romance Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
"Teresa" Is A Classic 1958 Calypso Song By The Legendary Mighty Sparrow (Slinger Francisco).
The Song Humorously Narrates A Story Of An Unrequited Romance
Where Sparrow Confronts A Girl For Taking His Money But Making Constant Excuses To Avoid Him.

Intro
D D D A
A A A D
D D D G
G G A D

Verse 1
DYou Worse Than A Dog, Teresa, Girl You Break MehA Heart
This Morning You Take Meh Dollar, Now You Playing DSmart
This Morning You Come, We Talk, We Business Quiet And GSoft
Everytime I Come You DMaking Excuses
AAnd Trying To Put ItD Off

Chorus
You bawling now :
D"Sparrow, Let MeA GoD, Boy, Don't Hold A7Me So
DMeh Mama Goin’A KnowD, Sparrow DarliA7ng, Wait 'Til Tomorrow"
D"Teresa, IG Love YoDu And I AlwaA7ys Thinking Of You
DYo Te QuieroG MuchoD, I Really CaAn't Wait For DTomorrow"

Verse 2
DNever Me Again, Teresa, To Give You AA Cent
I Rather To Give A Beggar Upon The DPavement
I Try All Meh Best With You, But Girl I Know And IG See
You Will Never, Never DLove Anybody
All You AWant Is Some CurreDncy

Chorus
You bawling :
D"Sparrow, Let MeA GoD, Boy, Don't Hold A7Me So
DMeh Mama Goin’A KnowD, Sparrow DarliA7ng, Wait 'Til Tomorrow"
D"Teresa, IG Love YoDu And I AlwaA7ys Thinking Of You
DYo Te QuieroG MuchoD, I Really CaAn't Wait For DTomorrow"

Verse 3
DNow Make Up Your Mind, Theresa, I Ain't MakingA Joke
I Don't Want To Use Meh Razor, But This Thing Won't DWork
Give Me Back Me Money Or Else Settle Up GSocially
You Could Never, Never DTake Meh Money And Then
AMaking Old Style OnD Me

Chorus
Stop bawling :
D"Sparrow, Let MeA GoD, Boy, Don't Hold A7Me So
DMeh Mama Goin’A KnowD, Sparrow DarliA7ng, Wait 'Til Tomorrow"
D"Teresa, IG Love YoDu And I AlwaA7ys Thinking Of You
DYo Te QuieroG MuchoD, I Really CaAn't Wait For DTomorrow"

Verse 4
DDon’t Make So Much Noise, Teresa, Darling Have AA Care
There Is Nothing Irregular Going On In DHere
This Morning You Take Meh Dollar To Buy Tickets For The GShow
Now I Come To Take You DOut To The Theatre
You ABluntly Refuse ToD Go

Chorus
Now you bawling :
D"Sparrow, Let MeA GoD, Boy, Don't Hold A7Me So
DMeh Mama Goin’A KnowD, Sparrow DarliA7ng, Wait 'Til Tomorrow"
D"Teresa, IG Love YoDu And I AlwaA7ys Thinking Of You
DYo Te QuieroG MuchoD, I Really CaAn't Wait For DTomorrow"

Instrumental Outro
D  A  D  A7
D  A  D  A7
D  G  D  A7
D  G  D A D
Also available in: C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Teresa?

The chords for Teresa are: D, A, G, A7

What is the original key of Teresa?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Teresa?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Teresa in another key?

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

Can Teresa be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Teresa on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Teresa?

Teresa uses 4 chords: D, A, G, A7

What is the easiest way to play Teresa?

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 Teresa released in?

Teresa was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Teresa?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Teresa 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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