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Susie Q

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Intro:  E7 x8

Verse 1:

E7 (4)

Oh, Susie Q, oh Susie Q

               A                    C7 (½)    B7 (½)   E7 (2)

Oh Susie Q, baby I love you,       Susie     Q

Verse 2:

E7 (4)

I like the way you walk, I like the way you talk

A                               C7 (½)    B7 (½)   E7 (2)

I like the way you walk, I like the way you talk     Susie      Q  

Instrumental:  2 instrumental verses

E7 x8

Verse 3:

E7 (4)

Say that you'll be true, say that you'll be true

A                                C7 (½)    B7 (½)   E7 (2)

Say that you'll be true and never leave me blue     Susie      Q  

Verse 4:

E7 (4)

Say that you'll be mine, say that you'll be mine

A                          C7 (½)    B7 (½)   E7 (2)

Say that you'll be mine, baby, all the time     Susie      Q  

E7 x28

Repeat Verses 1 and 2

Repeat Verse 1, sing one octave higher

Jam on E7

This file is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song.  It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.