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Philadelphia Lawyer

Rose Maddox

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Philadelphia Lawyer by Rose Maddox in the key of A

Level: Beginner Decade: 1950s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Romance Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
A  D  E  A

Verse 1
Way AOut In Reno, NEevada,
Where ERomance Blooms AndA Fades,
A AGreat PhiladelphiaD Lawyer
Was In ELove With A HollywoodA Maid.

Verse 2
Come ALove, And We WillE Wander
Down EWhere The Lights AreA Bright;
I'll AWin You A Divorce From YourD Husband
And EWe Can Get Married TAonight.

Verse 3
Wild ABill Was A Gun-Totin'E Cowboy,
Ten ENotches Were Carved In HisA Gun;
AAll The Boys AroundD Reno
Left EWild Bill's Maiden AAlone.

Interlude
A A7 D
E     A

Verse 4
One ANight When He Was REeturning
From ERidin' The Range In TheA Cold,
He ADreamed Of His HollywoodD Sweetheart
Her ELove Was As Lasting AsA Gold.

Verse 5
As AHe Drew Near HerE Window
A EShadow He Saw On TheA Shade;
Was The AGreat PhiladelphiaD Lawyer
Making ELove To Bill's HollywoodA Maid?

Verse 6
The ANight Was As Still As TheE Desert
The EMoon Hangin' High OveArhead
Bill AListened AA7 While To ThDe Lawyer
He ECould Hear Every Word That HeA Said

Verse 7
Your AHands Are So Pretty AndE Lovely,
Your EForm So Rare And DAivine;
Come AGo With Me To TheD City
And ELeave This Wild Cowboy BAehind.

Verse 8
ToAnight Back In Old PennsyElvania,
AEmong The BeautifulA Pines
There's AOne Less PhiladelphiaD Lawyer
In EOld Philadelphia TAonight
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Philadelphia Lawyer?

The chords for Philadelphia Lawyer are: A, D, E, A7

What is the original key of Philadelphia Lawyer?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Philadelphia Lawyer?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Philadelphia Lawyer in another key?

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

Can Philadelphia Lawyer be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Philadelphia Lawyer on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Philadelphia Lawyer?

Philadelphia Lawyer uses 4 chords: A, D, E, A7

What is the easiest way to play Philadelphia Lawyer?

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 Philadelphia Lawyer released in?

Philadelphia Lawyer was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Philadelphia Lawyer?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Philadelphia Lawyer 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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