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Harper Valley P.T.A. chords by
Dolly Parton
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1969•Country•338 views•
5.0 (1)
Key: C major•
Intro 1
C
C

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Verse 1

I want to tell you all the story 'bout

A Harper Valley widowed wife
F
F

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Who had a teenage daughter

That attended Harper Valley Junior High
C
C

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Well, her daughter came home one afternoon

And didn't even stop to play
F
F

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And she said, "mom, I got a note here
G
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C
C

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from the Harper Valley PTA"

Well, the note said, "Mrs. Johnson

You're wearin' your dresses way too high
F
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It's been reported you've been drinking

And running round with men and goin' wild
C
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Now we don't believe

you ought to be bringin' up

Your little girl this way"

F
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And it was signed by the Secretary
G
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C
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Ab
Ab
4

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Harper Valley PTA
Verse 2
Db
Db
4

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Well, it happened that the PTA

Was gonna meet that very afternoon
F#
F#
2

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And, boy, were they surprised

When Mrs. Johnson wore

her miniskirt into the room
Db
Db
4

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And as she walked up to the blackboard

I can still recall the words she had to say
F#
F#
2

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She said, "I'd like to address this meeting
Ab
Ab
4

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Db
Db
4

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of the Harper Valley PTA

Now, there's Bobby Taylor sittin' there

And seven times he's asked me for a date
F#
F#
2

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And Mrs. Taylor sure seems

to use a lotta ice

Whenever he's away
Db
Db
4

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And Mr. Baker, can you tell us why

Your secretary had to leave this town?
F#
F#
2

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And shouldn't widow Jones

be told to keep
Ab
Ab
4

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Her window shades
Db
Db
4

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A
A

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all pulled completely down
Verse 3
D
D

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Now, Mr. Harper couldn't be here

Cause he stayed too long at Kelly's Bar again
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And if you smell Shirley Thompson's breath

You'll find she's had a little nip of gin
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And then you have the nerve to tell me

As a mother, you think that I ain't fit
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Well, this is just a little Peyton Place
A
A

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D
D

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And you're all Harper Valley hypocrites

Now, I wouldn't put you on

because it really did

It happened just this way
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That day my mama socked it
A
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D
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to the Harper Valley PTA
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That day my mama socked it
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • F

  • G

  • Ab

    4

  • Db

    4

  • F#

    2

  • A

  • D

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Harper Valley P.T.A. by Dolly Parton is C major.

The primary chords used in Harper Valley P.T.A. are C, C7, F, G, Ab, Db.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, C7, F, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Harper Valley P.T.A. is approximately 124 beats per minute.

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