Chordyes

Teresa

Mighty Sparrow

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

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
C C C G
G G G C
C C C F
F F G C

Verse 1
CYou Worse Than A Dog, Teresa, Girl You Break MehG Heart
This Morning You Take Meh Dollar, Now You Playing CSmart
This Morning You Come, We Talk, We Business Quiet And FSoft
Everytime I Come You CMaking Excuses
GAnd Trying To Put ItC Off

Chorus
You bawling now :
C"Sparrow, Let MeG GoC, Boy, Don't Hold G7Me So
CMeh Mama Goin’G KnowC, Sparrow DarliG7ng, Wait 'Til Tomorrow"
C"Teresa, IF Love YoCu And I AlwaG7ys Thinking Of You
CYo Te QuieroF MuchoC, I Really CaGn't Wait For CTomorrow"

Verse 2
CNever Me Again, Teresa, To Give You AG Cent
I Rather To Give A Beggar Upon The CPavement
I Try All Meh Best With You, But Girl I Know And IF See
You Will Never, Never CLove Anybody
All You GWant Is Some CurreCncy

Chorus
You bawling :
C"Sparrow, Let MeG GoC, Boy, Don't Hold G7Me So
CMeh Mama Goin’G KnowC, Sparrow DarliG7ng, Wait 'Til Tomorrow"
C"Teresa, IF Love YoCu And I AlwaG7ys Thinking Of You
CYo Te QuieroF MuchoC, I Really CaGn't Wait For CTomorrow"

Verse 3
CNow Make Up Your Mind, Theresa, I Ain't MakingG Joke
I Don't Want To Use Meh Razor, But This Thing Won't CWork
Give Me Back Me Money Or Else Settle Up FSocially
You Could Never, Never CTake Meh Money And Then
GMaking Old Style OnC Me

Chorus
Stop bawling :
C"Sparrow, Let MeG GoC, Boy, Don't Hold G7Me So
CMeh Mama Goin’G KnowC, Sparrow DarliG7ng, Wait 'Til Tomorrow"
C"Teresa, IF Love YoCu And I AlwaG7ys Thinking Of You
CYo Te QuieroF MuchoC, I Really CaGn't Wait For CTomorrow"

Verse 4
CDon’t Make So Much Noise, Teresa, Darling Have AG Care
There Is Nothing Irregular Going On In CHere
This Morning You Take Meh Dollar To Buy Tickets For The FShow
Now I Come To Take You COut To The Theatre
You GBluntly Refuse ToC Go

Chorus
Now you bawling :
C"Sparrow, Let MeG GoC, Boy, Don't Hold G7Me So
CMeh Mama Goin’G KnowC, Sparrow DarliG7ng, Wait 'Til Tomorrow"
C"Teresa, IF Love YoCu And I AlwaG7ys Thinking Of You
CYo Te QuieroF MuchoC, I Really CaGn't Wait For CTomorrow"

Instrumental Outro
C  G  C  G7
C  G  C  G7
C  F  C  G7
C  F  C G C
Also available in: D (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Teresa?

The chords for Teresa are: C, G, F, G7

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: C, G, F, G7

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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