Intro G C D G Verse 1 Way GOut In Reno, NDevada, Where DRomance Blooms AndG Fades, A GGreat PhiladelphiaC Lawyer Was In DLove With A HollywoodG Maid. Verse 2 Come GLove, And We WillD Wander Down DWhere The Lights AreG Bright; I'll GWin You A Divorce From YourC Husband And DWe Can Get Married TGonight. Verse 3 Wild GBill Was A Gun-Totin'D Cowboy, Ten DNotches Were Carved In HisG Gun; GAll The Boys AroundC Reno Left DWild Bill's Maiden GAlone. Interlude G G7 C D G Verse 4 One GNight When He Was RDeturning From DRidin' The Range In TheG Cold, He GDreamed Of His HollywoodC Sweetheart Her DLove Was As Lasting AsG Gold. Verse 5 As GHe Drew Near HerD Window A DShadow He Saw On TheG Shade; Was The GGreat PhiladelphiaC Lawyer Making DLove To Bill's HollywoodG Maid? Verse 6 The GNight Was As Still As TheD Desert The DMoon Hangin' High OveGrhead Bill GListened AG7 While To ThCe Lawyer He DCould Hear Every Word That HeG Said Verse 7 Your GHands Are So Pretty AndD Lovely, Your DForm So Rare And DGivine; Come GGo With Me To TheC City And DLeave This Wild Cowboy BGehind. Verse 8 ToGnight Back In Old PennsyDlvania, ADmong The BeautifulG Pines There's GOne Less PhiladelphiaC Lawyer In DOld Philadelphia TGonight
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FAQ
What are the chords for Philadelphia Lawyer?
The chords for Philadelphia Lawyer are: G, C, D, G7
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: G, C, D, G7
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.