Chordyes

Teresa

Mighty Sparrow

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

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
E E E B
B B B E
E E E A
A A B E

Verse 1
EYou Worse Than A Dog, Teresa, Girl You Break MehB Heart
This Morning You Take Meh Dollar, Now You Playing ESmart
This Morning You Come, We Talk, We Business Quiet And ASoft
Everytime I Come You EMaking Excuses
BAnd Trying To Put ItE Off

Chorus
You bawling now :
E"Sparrow, Let MeB GoE, Boy, Don't Hold B7Me So
EMeh Mama Goin’B KnowE, Sparrow DarliB7ng, Wait 'Til Tomorrow"
E"Teresa, IA Love YoEu And I AlwaB7ys Thinking Of You
EYo Te QuieroA MuchoE, I Really CaBn't Wait For ETomorrow"

Verse 2
ENever Me Again, Teresa, To Give You AB Cent
I Rather To Give A Beggar Upon The EPavement
I Try All Meh Best With You, But Girl I Know And IA See
You Will Never, Never ELove Anybody
All You BWant Is Some CurreEncy

Chorus
You bawling :
E"Sparrow, Let MeB GoE, Boy, Don't Hold B7Me So
EMeh Mama Goin’B KnowE, Sparrow DarliB7ng, Wait 'Til Tomorrow"
E"Teresa, IA Love YoEu And I AlwaB7ys Thinking Of You
EYo Te QuieroA MuchoE, I Really CaBn't Wait For ETomorrow"

Verse 3
ENow Make Up Your Mind, Theresa, I Ain't MakingB Joke
I Don't Want To Use Meh Razor, But This Thing Won't EWork
Give Me Back Me Money Or Else Settle Up ASocially
You Could Never, Never ETake Meh Money And Then
BMaking Old Style OnE Me

Chorus
Stop bawling :
E"Sparrow, Let MeB GoE, Boy, Don't Hold B7Me So
EMeh Mama Goin’B KnowE, Sparrow DarliB7ng, Wait 'Til Tomorrow"
E"Teresa, IA Love YoEu And I AlwaB7ys Thinking Of You
EYo Te QuieroA MuchoE, I Really CaBn't Wait For ETomorrow"

Verse 4
EDon’t Make So Much Noise, Teresa, Darling Have AB Care
There Is Nothing Irregular Going On In EHere
This Morning You Take Meh Dollar To Buy Tickets For The AShow
Now I Come To Take You EOut To The Theatre
You BBluntly Refuse ToE Go

Chorus
Now you bawling :
E"Sparrow, Let MeB GoE, Boy, Don't Hold B7Me So
EMeh Mama Goin’B KnowE, Sparrow DarliB7ng, Wait 'Til Tomorrow"
E"Teresa, IA Love YoEu And I AlwaB7ys Thinking Of You
EYo Te QuieroA MuchoE, I Really CaBn't Wait For ETomorrow"

Instrumental Outro
E  B  E  B7
E  B  E  B7
E  A  E  B7
E  A  E B E
Also available in: D (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Teresa?

The chords for Teresa are: E, B, A, B7

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: E, B, A, B7

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.

0.3x