Abdul and Cleopatra Jonathan richman
Guitar Chords
Abdul and Cleopatra Jonathan richman
(capo 1)
Abdul's [Em] not seen Cleo[D]patra
It's been [C] almost now a [D] year.
How I [Em] wonder where she's [D] at-ra
And I [C] wish the old girl were [D] here.
Abdul [C] yearns for Cleo[D]patra in the [C] early morning [D] sun.
[C] Abdul loves [D] Cleopatra, [C] she's still the [G] one.
You know, I [Em] love Cleo[D]patra.
I'm just [C] grateful that I know that old [D] girl.
Even though I [Em] wonder where she's [D] at-ra
As I [C] wander through this [D] world.
And Abdul [C] yearns for Cleo[D]patra, Abdul [C] takes her or takes [D] none.
[C] Abdul loves [D] Cleopatra, [C] she's still the [G] one.
All right, Leroy, tell them...
[Em] Well, Cleopatra, take my patience and test it.
Cleopatra, take your time as ye may.
My time has been well-spent,
I done cleaned up my tent.
You'll like it when you see it some[Bm]day.
I will [Em] wait for Cleo[D]patra
For I [C] know my time must [D] come,
And I'm gettin' [Em] ready for wherever she'll be [D] at-ra,
Cause I'm gettin' [C] stronger now and not so [D] dumb.
Abdul [C] yearns for Cleo[D]patra in the [C] early desert [D] sun.
[C] I love [D] Cleopatra, [C] she's still the [G] one.
[C] I love [D] Cleopatra, [C] she's still the [G] one.
[C] I love [D] Cleopatra, [C] she's still the [G] one.
[C] I love [D] Cleopatra, [C] she's still the [G] one.
[C] Abdul loves [D] Cleopatra, [C] she's still the [G] one.
[C] I love [D] Cleopatra, [C] she's still the [G] one.
Abdul and Cleopatra
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The above is solely MY INTERPRETATION of this great song, in a format aimed at learning guitarists.
No attempt has been made to copy or reproduce the artist's or publisher's sheet music for the song,
if such exists.
It can be used for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. To play the song as it should be played, you should
purchase the official sheetmusic for the song. You should also purchase and listen to the song to learn
the rhythm and timing of the song - this is essential if you wish to play the song with any degree of accuracy
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