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I've Got The Measles chords by
Tom Paxton
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Key: C major•
Verse 1
C
C

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G
G

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My face is polka dots
G
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Am
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My face is covered with spots
F
F

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How many are there? Lots
G
G

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I've got the measles
C
C

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I've really got them now
Am
Am

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They crept up on me somehow
F
F

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I looked in the mirror and wow
G
G

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C
C

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I've got the measles
F
F

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I've got the measles
C
C

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and I don't feel well
F
F

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C

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Mom took my temperature and she said,
Am
Am

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Well, you're gonna stay in bed
F
F

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Remember what the doctor said
G
G

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When you turn spotty and red
C
C

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Am

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F
F

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G
G

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You've got the measles

C
C

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I guess I'm sick all right
Am
Am

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I've lost my appetite,
F
F

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I could not eat a bite
G
G

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I've got the measles,
C
C

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G

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C
C

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this is n't much fun at all
Am
Am

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My dog has to stay in the hall,
F
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I can't go out and play ball
G
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C
C

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I've got the measles,
F
F

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I've got the measles
C
C

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and I don't feel well
F
F

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C
C

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Mom took my temperature and she said,

well
Am
Am

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You're gonna stay in bed,
F
F

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remember what the doctor said
G
G

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When you turn spotty and red,
C
C

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Am
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F
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you've got the measles
Em
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G

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C
C

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My sister's really hot,
Am
Am

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she hasn't got a spot
F
F

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She'd love to have what I've got
G
G

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I've got the measles,
C
C

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she's healthy as she can be
Am
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She's goin' to school, hee
F
F

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I'm goin' to watch TV
G
G

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C
C

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I've got the measles,
F
F

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I've got the measles
C
C

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And I don't feel well
F
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G
G

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Mo m took my temperature and she said,
C
C

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well
Am
Am

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You're gonna stay in bed,
F
F

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remember what the doctor said
G
G

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When you turn spotty and red,
C
C

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you've got the measles.

My face is polka dots.
Am
Am

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My face is covered with spots.
F
F

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How many are there lots?
G
G

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I've got the measles.
C
C

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G
G

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I've really got them now.
Am
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They crept up on me somehow.
F
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I looked in the mirror and wow!
G
G

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C
C

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I've got the measles.
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G

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C
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I've got the measles,
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I've got the measles

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • G

  • Am

  • F

  • Em

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of I've Got The Measles by Tom Paxton is C major.

The primary chords used in I've Got The Measles are C, G, Am, F, Em.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of I've Got The Measles is approximately 97 beats per minute.

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