INTRO: FAmDmBbC
#1.
FDmFDm
Listen to me, Lil, and to what I've got to tell you.
Gm7CGm7C
I've been through the mill and I don't want to sell you.
AmDmAmDmBb
But the game of love is hard to understand, so here's
FBbFC
some good advice, never overplay your hand.
CHORUS:
FDm
Don't gild the lily, Lily..don't let him know he's your
only thrill.
BbC
Even though he knocks you silly, when he looks at you
with his eyes of blue.
FDm
Don't gild the lily, Lily, don't overdo on the sweet talk,
too.
BbC
If you act a little chilly, he'll be hangin' round warming
up to you.
#2.
FDmBb
Oh, Lil, I know what I say, cause I've been through the mill.
CFBbCF
So, don't gild the lily, Lil..........oh, Lil, I know what
DmBbC
I say..cause I've been through the mill..so don't gild the
FBbF
lily, Lil.
INTERLUDE: F Dm Bb C
CHORUS:
FDm
Don't gild the lily, Lily..don't let him know he's your
only thrill.
BbC
Even though he knocks you silly, when he looks at you
with his eyes of blue.
#3.
FDmBb
Oh, Lil, I know what I say, cause I've been through the mill.
CFBbCF
So, don't gild the lily, Lil..........oh, Lil, I know what
DmBbC
I say..cause I've been through the mill..so don't gild the
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lily, Lil...(Fade.)