Sally was a good old girl

A

1. Sally used to carry my books to school,

E

Sally was a good old girl,

helped me with my homework, said I was a fool,

A

Sally was a good old girl

If you wanted just a kiss, or a little bitty squeeze,

D

she would always spin to do her best to please.

E

Yeah, Bruce would make her love, and not make her tease,

A

Sally was a good old girl

A E

Yeah, Sally was a good old girl, Sally was a good old girl,

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no matter what the request, she gave her best,

A

Sally was a good old girl

A

2. Well, Sally sought full But she asked all she could,

E

Sally was a good old girl,

hardest workin' dude in the neighbourhood,

A

Sally was a good old girl.

Well, she walked up and down the streets all day

D

selling neckties to the ones who’d pay,

E

if they couldn't afford then she gave them away,

A

Sally was a good old girl.

A E

Yeah, Sally was a good old girl, Sally was a good old girl,

/ /

no matter what the request, she gave her best,

A

Sally was a good old girl

+ repeat CHORUS

A

3. Sally was the favourite at the ball for men,

E

Sally was a good old girl,

all of the ladies despised her there,

A

Sally was a good old girl.

Well, she worked at the bathroom, Sally didn't care,

D

she kept on working and doin' her share,

E

she wanted to marry to a millionaire,

E7 A

Sally was a good old girl.

E A

+ CHORUS + CHORUS + Sally was a good old girl,

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Sally was a good old girl, Sally was a good old girl.

(orig. = capo 2nd) (Shocking Blue)