This is a pretty simple song. I usually play using a blues style; alternating between
the base note and its
5th and 6th note. With the exception of the 3rd verse (which I labled as the chorus) and
the solo and outro
E A B
e|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------2244224422442244-------4466446644664466--------------|
A|-2244224422442244-------0000000000000000-------2222222222222222--------------|
E|-0000000000000000------------------------------------------------------------|
Intro:
E, A, B, A (2X)
E
Well I got up this morning I rolled out of bed
A
I felt like a dog who's been kicked in the head
B
Checked out my mail there was letter that read it said
A
Love for sale, love for sale
E
I picked up the phone I called everyone I could
A
I let my fingers do the walking through the telephone book
B
You can't catch a fish if you ain't got the hook
A
Love for sale, love for sale
(Chorus)
B
Send up a signal throw me a line
E
Somebody explain this funny Valentine
A
It might not be legal but it sure ain't a crime
B
Bein step from crazy and two steps behind
E
I called Lt. Columbo from my TV set
A
I've tried the Dating Game I haven't found her yet
B
I'm hoping that she's looking like a Penthouse Pet
A
Love for sale, love for sale
[Solo] B, E, A, B (2X)
E
We've been living together 3 years,
A
2 hours, 20 minutes maybe four houndred beers who says
B
You can't shop for love when you're shopping at, Sears
A
Love for sale, love for sale
E
I guess I've learnt my lesson it was easy to see
A
My old lady she played this joke on me
B
I never looked where I forgot it would be there was
A
Love for sale, love for sale
(Outro): Repeats E, A, B, A till the end
Thanks y'all! Comments, Questions, and Corrections are greatly appreciated!
