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Hoodoo Lady by Memphis Minnie - Guitar Chords

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            Tabrequest Memphis Minnie Hoodoo Lady Blues Posted 9/21/21
Requested ideo --.-/watch?ds49aYhis33IOXN0&t=182s

This could be play half step down,
but this is in standard tuning

Key Db capo 4 for easier chords

[Intro]
E7    D7   A7 E7 A7

[Verse 1]
A7
Hoodoo lady, how do you do?

They tell me you take a boot

And turn it to a brand new shoe

[Chorus]
                   D7
But don't put that thing on me
               A7
Don't put that thing on me
               E7
Don't put that thing on me
           D7                     A7 E7 A7
'Cause I'm going back to Tennessee

[Verse 2]
A7
Hoodoo lady, you can turn water to wine

I been wondering where have you been all this time

I'm setting here broke, and I ain't got a dime

You ought to put something in these dukes of mine

[Chorus]
                   D7
But don't put that thing on me
               A7
Don't put that thing on me
               E7
Don't put that thing on me
           D7                     A7
'Cause I'm going back to Tennessee
E7
Boy you better watch it
A7
Cause she’s tricky

[Solo]
| A7 E7 |  A7  | A7 E7 |  A7  |

|  D7   |  D7  | A7 E7 |  A7  |

|  E7   |  D7  | A7 E7 |  A7

[Verse 3]
A7
Hoodoo lady, I want you to unlock my door

So, I can get in and get all my clothes

[Chorus]
                   D7
But don't put that thing on me
               A7
Don't put that thing on me
               E7
Don't put that thing on me
           D7                     A7 E7 A7
'Cause I'm going back to Tennessee

[Verse 4]
A7
Now look-a here, hoodoo lady,

I want you to treat me right

Bring my man back home

but don't let him stay all night

[Chorus]
                   D7
But don't put that thing on me
               A7
Don't put that thing on me
               E7
Don't put that thing on me
           D7                     A7
'Cause I'm going back to Tennessee
E7                  A7
Boy she’s tricky as she can be

[Solo]
| A7 E7 |  A7  | A7        E7
                    Better watch it too

| A7 D7 |  D7  |  D7  |  D7  |


| A7 E7 |  A7  |  E7  |  D7  | A7 E7 |  A7


[Verse 5]
A7
Why look here, hoodoo lady, I'm your friend

When you leave this time, come back again

[Chorus]
                   D7
But don't put that thing on me
               A7
Don't put that thing on me
               E7
Don't put that thing on me
           D7
'Cause I'm going back to Tennessee
A7         E7           A7 D A7
   Boy I’m scared of em
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