Intro: C Am7 F Fm7 C G7 C G7 Verse 1: G7 C Am7 Dm7 G7 Another bride, another groom C C7 F Fm Another sunny honeymoon C Am7 Dm7 Bb9 Another season, another reason G7 C Cdim Dm7 G7 For makin' whoopee. Verse 2: G7 C Am7 Dm7 G7 You get some shoes, a little rice C C7 F Fm The groom's so nervous, he answers twice C Am7 Dm7 Bb9 It's really thrillin' that he's so willin' G7 C F Fm7 C For makin' whoopie. Bridge: C7 Dm Dm7 Picture a little love nest Dm7 Bb9 C Down where the roses cling C7 Dm Dm7 Picture that same love nest Dm7 Bb9 G7 And see what a year will bring Verse 3: G7 C Am7 Dm7 G7 He's doin' dishes and baby clothes C C7 F Fm He's so ambitious, he even sews C Am7 Just don't forget, folks, Dm7 Bb9 That's what you get, folks, G7 C Am7 F Fm7 For makin' whoopie. Outro: C G7 C This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
Makin’ Whoopee chords by Frank Sinatra
Suggested strumeverywhere 4/4
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d
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d
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u
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Prefer something simpler: half-bar d – d u
How to play Makin’ Whoopee on ukulele
The strumming pattern that fits is the everywhere 4/4: d – d u – u d –. It rolls along at a medium pace of around 84 bpm with a light swing. This arrangement is in C major. The chords ask a bit more of you, so I rate them proficient. Swing the eighths and strum softly behind the vocal phrasing.
11 ukulele chords used in "Makin’ Whoopee" by Frank Sinatra: Am7, Bb9, C, Cdim, C7, Dm, Dm7, F, Fm, Fm7 and G7
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