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Shop Around

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Shop Around by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles in the key of C

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1960s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C      When I Became Of Age My Mother Called Me To Her Side            F​
She Said, 'Son, YDou're Growing Up Now, Pretty Soon You'll Take A Bride.'  G​

A1
And Then She Said, 'JuC7st Because You've Become A Young Man Now        F7​
  C7    There's Still Some Things That You Don't Understand NowF7​
  C7    Before You Ask Some Girl For HerF7 Hand Now
  C7    Keep Your Freedom For As Long As You Can NoF7w.'
  D7    My Mama Told Me, 'You BG7etter Shop Around.'
  C7    Oh, YeF7ah, You Better Shop ArounC7d               G7​

A2
Oh, TherC7e's Some Things That I Want You To Know NF7ow
  C7    Just As Sure As The Wind's GonF7na Blow Now
  C7    The Women Come And The Women Gonna Go NowF7​
  C7    Before You Tell 'Em That You Love 'Em So Now  F7​
  D7    My Mama Told Me, 'You BG7etter Shop Around.'
  C7    Yeah,   F7    You Better Shop AroC7und              G7​

B
  F7    Try To Get Yourself A Bargain, SoF7n
DoC7n't Be Sold On The Very First OC7ne
  F7    Ah, Pretty Girls Come A Dime A Dozen F7​
TrG7y To Find You One Who's Gonna Give You True Lovin' G7​

C2
  C7    Before You Take A Girl And Say 'I Do' Now F7​
  C7    Make Sure She's In Love With YoF7u Now
  D7    My Mama Told Me, 'You BG7etter Shop Around.'

Instruments
  C7   C7

Sax Solo
  C7   F7   C7   F7
  C7   F7   C7  [n.c.]

C2
  C7    Before You Take A Girl And Say 'I Do' NowF7​
  C7    Make Sure She's In Love With YoF7u Now
  C7    Make Sure That Her Love Is TrueF7 Now
  C7    I Hate To See You Feeling Sad And Blue NF7ow
  D7    My Mama Told Me, 'You BG7etter Shop Around.'

Ending [Adblib]
  C7    OF7h, Don’t Let The First One Get You
  C7    OhF7 No Cause I Don’t Wanna Seer Her With You
  C7     F7  Oh Before You Let Her Hold You Tight
  C7     F7 Oh Make Sure She’s Alright
  C7    OF7h Before You Let Her Take Your Hand My Son
  C7    Understand MyF7 Son Be A Man My Son    C7​
I Know You Can My SonF7​
Also available in: G (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Shop Around?

The chords for Shop Around are: C, F, D, G, C7, F7, D7, G7

What is the original key of Shop Around?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Shop Around?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Shop Around in another key?

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

Can Shop Around be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Shop Around on ukulele?

Chord Shop Around can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Shop Around?

Shop Around uses 8 chords: C, F, D, G, C7, F7, D7, G7

What is the easiest way to play Shop Around?

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 Shop Around released in?

Shop Around was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Shop Around?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Shop Around 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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