Big John (video)

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1. Big John, won‘t you come on home ? Ain‘t you gonna marry me ?

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my folks all wanna know when the wedding is gonna be.

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They‘re makin‘ plans, shakin‘ hands, I’ve been waitin‘ so long,

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Has something gone wrong ?

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2. Big John, if you don‘t come home, I‘m gonna have to leave this place,

G D

my folks know you‘ve jilted me, and I‘m ashamed to show my face.

A - G - A G

They‘re makin‘ plans, shakin‘ hands, I’ve been waitin‘ so long,

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Has something gone wrong ?

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+ They all told me bout the things you do, if what they told me is true ?

G E A

They all said that I‘d soon find out, I‘m wastin‘ my kisses on you, yeah !

+ instrumental = verse 2

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+ I’ve been waitin‘ so long, Has something gone wrong ?

G B7

+ They all told me bout the things you do, if what they told me is true ?

G E A

They all said that I‘d soon find out, I‘m wastin‘ my kisses on you, yeah !

D

3. Big John, if you don‘t come home, I‘m gonna have to leave this place,

G D

my folks know you‘ve jilted me, and I‘m ashamed to show my face.

A - G - A G

They‘re makin‘ plans, shakin‘ hands, I’ve been waitin‘ so long,

D

Has something gone wrong ?

D

+ You know there‘s something wrong ….

(orig. = capo 1st) (The Shirelles)