Chordyes

Teresa

Mighty Sparrow

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Teresa by Mighty Sparrow in the key of A

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
A A A E
E E E A
A A A D
D D E A

Verse 1
AYou Worse Than A Dog, Teresa, Girl You Break MehE Heart
This Morning You Take Meh Dollar, Now You Playing ASmart
This Morning You Come, We Talk, We Business Quiet And DSoft
Everytime I Come You AMaking Excuses
EAnd Trying To Put ItA Off

Chorus
You bawling now :
A"Sparrow, Let MeE GoA, Boy, Don't Hold E7Me So
AMeh Mama Goin’E KnowA, Sparrow DarliE7ng, Wait 'Til Tomorrow"
A"Teresa, ID Love YoAu And I AlwaE7ys Thinking Of You
AYo Te QuieroD MuchoA, I Really CaEn't Wait For ATomorrow"

Verse 2
ANever Me Again, Teresa, To Give You AE Cent
I Rather To Give A Beggar Upon The APavement
I Try All Meh Best With You, But Girl I Know And ID See
You Will Never, Never ALove Anybody
All You EWant Is Some CurreAncy

Chorus
You bawling :
A"Sparrow, Let MeE GoA, Boy, Don't Hold E7Me So
AMeh Mama Goin’E KnowA, Sparrow DarliE7ng, Wait 'Til Tomorrow"
A"Teresa, ID Love YoAu And I AlwaE7ys Thinking Of You
AYo Te QuieroD MuchoA, I Really CaEn't Wait For ATomorrow"

Verse 3
ANow Make Up Your Mind, Theresa, I Ain't MakingE Joke
I Don't Want To Use Meh Razor, But This Thing Won't AWork
Give Me Back Me Money Or Else Settle Up DSocially
You Could Never, Never ATake Meh Money And Then
EMaking Old Style OnA Me

Chorus
Stop bawling :
A"Sparrow, Let MeE GoA, Boy, Don't Hold E7Me So
AMeh Mama Goin’E KnowA, Sparrow DarliE7ng, Wait 'Til Tomorrow"
A"Teresa, ID Love YoAu And I AlwaE7ys Thinking Of You
AYo Te QuieroD MuchoA, I Really CaEn't Wait For ATomorrow"

Verse 4
ADon’t Make So Much Noise, Teresa, Darling Have AE Care
There Is Nothing Irregular Going On In AHere
This Morning You Take Meh Dollar To Buy Tickets For The DShow
Now I Come To Take You AOut To The Theatre
You EBluntly Refuse ToA Go

Chorus
Now you bawling :
A"Sparrow, Let MeE GoA, Boy, Don't Hold E7Me So
AMeh Mama Goin’E KnowA, Sparrow DarliE7ng, Wait 'Til Tomorrow"
A"Teresa, ID Love YoAu And I AlwaE7ys Thinking Of You
AYo Te QuieroD MuchoA, I Really CaEn't Wait For ATomorrow"

Instrumental Outro
A  E  A  E7
A  E  A  E7
A  D  A  E7
A  D  A E A
Also available in: D (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Teresa?

The chords for Teresa are: A, E, D, E7

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: A, E, D, E7

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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