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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 D

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

A1
And Then She Said, 'JuD7st Because You've Become A Young Man Now        G7​
  D7    There's Still Some Things That You Don't Understand NowG7​
  D7    Before You Ask Some Girl For HerG7 Hand Now
  D7    Keep Your Freedom For As Long As You Can NoG7w.'
  E7    My Mama Told Me, 'You BA7etter Shop Around.'
  D7    Oh, YeG7ah, You Better Shop ArounD7d               A7​

A2
Oh, TherD7e's Some Things That I Want You To Know NG7ow
  D7    Just As Sure As The Wind's GonG7na Blow Now
  D7    The Women Come And The Women Gonna Go NowG7​
  D7    Before You Tell 'Em That You Love 'Em So Now  G7​
  E7    My Mama Told Me, 'You BA7etter Shop Around.'
  D7    Yeah,   G7    You Better Shop AroD7und              A7​

B
  G7    Try To Get Yourself A Bargain, SoG7n
DoD7n't Be Sold On The Very First OD7ne
  G7    Ah, Pretty Girls Come A Dime A Dozen G7​
TrA7y To Find You One Who's Gonna Give You True Lovin' A7​

C2
  D7    Before You Take A Girl And Say 'I Do' Now G7​
  D7    Make Sure She's In Love With YoG7u Now
  E7    My Mama Told Me, 'You BA7etter Shop Around.'

Instruments
  D7   D7

Sax Solo
  D7   G7   D7   G7
  D7   G7   D7  [n.c.]

C2
  D7    Before You Take A Girl And Say 'I Do' NowG7​
  D7    Make Sure She's In Love With YoG7u Now
  D7    Make Sure That Her Love Is TrueG7 Now
  D7    I Hate To See You Feeling Sad And Blue NG7ow
  E7    My Mama Told Me, 'You BA7etter Shop Around.'

Ending [Adblib]
  D7    OG7h, Don’t Let The First One Get You
  D7    OhG7 No Cause I Don’t Wanna Seer Her With You
  D7     G7  Oh Before You Let Her Hold You Tight
  D7     G7 Oh Make Sure She’s Alright
  D7    OG7h Before You Let Her Take Your Hand My Son
  D7    Understand MyG7 Son Be A Man My Son    D7​
I Know You Can My SonG7​
Also available in: G (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Shop Around?

The chords for Shop Around are: D, G, E, A, D7, G7, E7, A7

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: D, G, E, A, D7, G7, E7, A7

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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