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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 E

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

A1
And Then She Said, 'JuE7st Because You've Become A Young Man Now        A7​
  E7    There's Still Some Things That You Don't Understand NowA7​
  E7    Before You Ask Some Girl For HerA7 Hand Now
  E7    Keep Your Freedom For As Long As You Can NoA7w.'
  F#7    My Mama Told Me, 'You BeB7tter Shop Around.'
  E7    Oh, YeA7ah, You Better Shop ArounE7d               B7​

A2
Oh, TherE7e's Some Things That I Want You To Know NA7ow
  E7    Just As Sure As The Wind's GonA7na Blow Now
  E7    The Women Come And The Women Gonna Go NowA7​
  E7    Before You Tell 'Em That You Love 'Em So Now  A7​
  F#7    My Mama Told Me, 'You BeB7tter Shop Around.'
  E7    Yeah,   A7    You Better Shop AroE7und              B7​

B
  A7    Try To Get Yourself A Bargain, SoA7n
DoE7n't Be Sold On The Very First OE7ne
  A7    Ah, Pretty Girls Come A Dime A Dozen A7​
TrB7y To Find You One Who's Gonna Give You True Lovin' B7​

C2
  E7    Before You Take A Girl And Say 'I Do' Now A7​
  E7    Make Sure She's In Love With YoA7u Now
  F#7    My Mama Told Me, 'You BeB7tter Shop Around.'

Instruments
  E7   E7

Sax Solo
  E7   A7   E7   A7
  E7   A7   E7  [n.c.]

C2
  E7    Before You Take A Girl And Say 'I Do' NowA7​
  E7    Make Sure She's In Love With YoA7u Now
  E7    Make Sure That Her Love Is TrueA7 Now
  E7    I Hate To See You Feeling Sad And Blue NA7ow
  F#7    My Mama Told Me, 'You BeB7tter Shop Around.'

Ending [Adblib]
  E7    OA7h, Don’t Let The First One Get You
  E7    OhA7 No Cause I Don’t Wanna Seer Her With You
  E7     A7  Oh Before You Let Her Hold You Tight
  E7     A7 Oh Make Sure She’s Alright
  E7    OA7h Before You Let Her Take Your Hand My Son
  E7    Understand MyA7 Son Be A Man My Son    E7​
I Know You Can My SonA7​
Also available in: G (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Shop Around?

The chords for Shop Around are: E, A, F#, B, E7, A7, F#7, B7

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: E, A, F#, B, E7, A7, F#7, B7

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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