Little Richard – Oh Why (Guitar)

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As recorded by Little Richard (From the 1957 Album HERE'S LITTLE RICHARD) [Verse 1]
C  N.C.
I dreamed I was arrested
N.C. Charged with a crime N.C. Forgot to plead innocent N.C. Because darling, you're not mine [Chorus]
F
Oh why?

              C
Why should it happen to me?

          G         C
Well, I'm fine with it

        C
Have mercy on me
[Verse 1]
C   N.C.
The policeman said maybe
N.C. The judge he can agree N.C. The jury keep on guessing N.C. But the DA says it's me [Chorus]
F
Oh why?

              C
Why should it happen to me?

          G         C
Well, I'm fine with it

        C
Have mercy on me
[Verse 2]
C   N.C.
The lawyer said, plead guilty
N.C. And try to cop a plea N.C. But why should I try plead guilty N.C. When you don't belongs to me? [Chorus]
F
Oh why?

              C
Why should it happen to me?

          G         C
Well, I'm fine with it

        C          Am
Have mercy on me
[Sax Solo] C F C Gm F C [Verse 3]
C   N.C.
The policeman said maybe
N.C. The judge he can agree N.C. The jury keep on guessing N.C. But the DA says it's me [Chorus]
F
Oh why?

              C
Why should it happen to me?

          G         C
Well, I'm fine with it

        C
Have mercy on me