The Monkees

Saturdays Child

The Monkees


Tom: E

INTRO:RIFF:(x2)
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#1.
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Monday had a sad child..always feeling low down.
E                                D
Tuesday had a dream child..she's always on the go..
D                               E
so, I'm in love with Saturday's child.

CHORUS:
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Every time you take her out at night..
               G#m
(She drives me wild)
G#m                                    
You want to kiss and hold her way up tight..
                A
(Gonna spend my time)
A
You can tell the future's looking bright..
                  B
(Making sure that Saturday's child is mine.)


...RIFF:...(x1)

#2.
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If you love a Wednesday..you live your life apart, now.
    E                             D
And if you love a Thursday..she's gonna break your heart..
D                               E
so, I'm in love with Saturday's Child.

CHORUS:
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Every time you hold her close you'll see..
               G#m
(She drives me wild)
G#m
You can feel the thrill that's gonna be..
                A
(Gonna spend my time)
        A
Now the future has a guarantee..
                  B
(Making sure that Saturday's child is mine.)

...RIFF...(x1)

BRIDGE:
E     G#m         E            G#m     
Seven days of the week made to choose from..
E        G#m    E         B
But only one is right for me.
  D         E          D           E
I know that Saturday's got what it takes, babe.
      D           E                   F#
I can tell by the waaaay she looks at me.


(INTERLUDE:) RIFF:(x1)

#3.
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Friday likes the good life..she'll take you for 

a ride, now.
    E                             D
And Sunday makes a good wife..she wants to be your bride..
D                               E
so, I'm in love with Saturday's child.

CHORUS:
E                            
Every time you take her out at night..
               G#m
(She drives me wild)
G#m                                    
You want to kiss and hold her way up tight..
                A
(Gonna spend my time)
A
You can tell the future's looking bright..
                  B
(Making sure that Saturday's child is mine.)