Chordyes

Teresa

Mighty Sparrow

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

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
G G G D
D D D G
G G G C
C C D G

Verse 1
GYou Worse Than A Dog, Teresa, Girl You Break MehD Heart
This Morning You Take Meh Dollar, Now You Playing GSmart
This Morning You Come, We Talk, We Business Quiet And CSoft
Everytime I Come You GMaking Excuses
DAnd Trying To Put ItG Off

Chorus
You bawling now :
G"Sparrow, Let MeD GoG, Boy, Don't Hold D7Me So
GMeh Mama Goin’D KnowG, Sparrow DarliD7ng, Wait 'Til Tomorrow"
G"Teresa, IC Love YoGu And I AlwaD7ys Thinking Of You
GYo Te QuieroC MuchoG, I Really CaDn't Wait For GTomorrow"

Verse 2
GNever Me Again, Teresa, To Give You AD Cent
I Rather To Give A Beggar Upon The GPavement
I Try All Meh Best With You, But Girl I Know And IC See
You Will Never, Never GLove Anybody
All You DWant Is Some CurreGncy

Chorus
You bawling :
G"Sparrow, Let MeD GoG, Boy, Don't Hold D7Me So
GMeh Mama Goin’D KnowG, Sparrow DarliD7ng, Wait 'Til Tomorrow"
G"Teresa, IC Love YoGu And I AlwaD7ys Thinking Of You
GYo Te QuieroC MuchoG, I Really CaDn't Wait For GTomorrow"

Verse 3
GNow Make Up Your Mind, Theresa, I Ain't MakingD Joke
I Don't Want To Use Meh Razor, But This Thing Won't GWork
Give Me Back Me Money Or Else Settle Up CSocially
You Could Never, Never GTake Meh Money And Then
DMaking Old Style OnG Me

Chorus
Stop bawling :
G"Sparrow, Let MeD GoG, Boy, Don't Hold D7Me So
GMeh Mama Goin’D KnowG, Sparrow DarliD7ng, Wait 'Til Tomorrow"
G"Teresa, IC Love YoGu And I AlwaD7ys Thinking Of You
GYo Te QuieroC MuchoG, I Really CaDn't Wait For GTomorrow"

Verse 4
GDon’t Make So Much Noise, Teresa, Darling Have AD Care
There Is Nothing Irregular Going On In GHere
This Morning You Take Meh Dollar To Buy Tickets For The CShow
Now I Come To Take You GOut To The Theatre
You DBluntly Refuse ToG Go

Chorus
Now you bawling :
G"Sparrow, Let MeD GoG, Boy, Don't Hold D7Me So
GMeh Mama Goin’D KnowG, Sparrow DarliD7ng, Wait 'Til Tomorrow"
G"Teresa, IC Love YoGu And I AlwaD7ys Thinking Of You
GYo Te QuieroC MuchoG, I Really CaDn't Wait For GTomorrow"

Instrumental Outro
G  D  G  D7
G  D  G  D7
G  C  G  D7
G  C  G D G
Also available in: D (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Teresa?

The chords for Teresa are: G, D, C, D7

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: G, D, C, D7

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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