First be a woman - Leonore Omalley (1979) Chords

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When you're walking down the street, [Bbm] don't forget your sex appeal.
[Eb] Even though you're wearing jeans, [Cm] it's important to be real.
[Db] You were born to be yourself, [Bbm] so no matter how you feel.
[C] If you want to impress, be the opposite sex.
[Ab] When he takes you for a ride, [Db] let him open you the door.
When [Abm] he asks you [Eb] for a dance, [Cm] let him lead you to the floor.
[Db] When he kisses you goodnight, [Bbm] make him come and beg for more.
[Fm] You can do all [C] you can, say I am what I am.
[Fm] But first, [Bbm] be a woman. _ _
_ [Eb] _ Be [Ab] a woman. _ _
[Db] First, _ [Bbm] be a woman. _ _
[C] _ _ _ _ _ _ When [Fm] he takes you out to dine, [Bbm] don't go rushing to his bed.
[Eb] Give yourself a little time, [Cm] make him dream of you instead.
[Ab] And his passion can be [Db] like all the stories that you've read.
[C] He can be Romeo if you act like Juliet.
[Fm] Now a day that ends too soon, [Bbm] even though it's just begun.
You [Abm] can [Eb] take him to the moon, [Cm] he'll leave with the morning sun.
[Db] Take a lesson from the past, [Bbm] make him sweat and make him run.
[C] You can do all you can, say I am what I am.
[Fm] But first, [Db] be a woman. _ _
[Eb] But first, [Ab] be a woman. _ _
[Db] But first, [Bbm] be a woman. _ _
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[Fm] can't be a quarterback, [Bbm] he can't wear a set dress.
You [Ab] cannot [Eb] be Superman, [Ab] and he's not a shy princess.
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[Db] So why try to be a light, when it's only self-defense?
[C] You've got grace, you've got style, and together you'll rise.
[Ab] Remember to be true, [Bbm] you're the legend that you are.
[Eb] All the feminine in you, [Ab] has worked miracles so far.
So [Db] head up high and don't be shy, [Bbm] you can reach for any star.
[Fm] You can do all [C] you can, say I am what I am.
[Ab] _ _ _ [Bbm] But _ first, [Eb] _ _ _ [Ab] be a woman. _ _
[Db] But first, be a [Bbm] woman. _ _
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[Db] _ _ _ [Bbm] be a woman. _ _
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[Db] But first, _ _ _ _ _
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[Bbm] _ _ _ [Db] be a woman.
But first, _
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[Fm] be a woman.
Down the street, [Bbm] don't forget your sex appeal.
[Ab] Even though you're [Eb] wearing jeans, [Ab] it's important to be real.
[Db] You were born to be yourself, [Bbm] so no matter how you feel.
[C] Head up high, don't be [Fm] shy.
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[Fm] Reach for any star.
[Bbm] Be a woman. _ _
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[C] You can do all you can, say I am what _
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[Eb] _ _ _ _ [Ab] I am.
Be a woman.
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[C] _ _ _ Be a woman. _ _
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[Db] _ _ [Fm] _ [Bbm] Be a woman. _
[Fm] You can do [C] all you can, say I am _ _
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[Db] _ _ what I [Bbm] am.
Be a woman. _ _
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[Fm] _ _ _ [Bbm] Be a woman. _ _
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[Db] Down the [Bbm] street, don't forget _ _
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[Eb] _ your sex [Ab] appeal. _ _ _
[Db] Even though you're wearing jeans, [Bbm] _ _ _ _
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[Db] _ _ _ _ _ it's important to be real. _
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