Standard Tuning EADGBe
Polka beat on the first two lines of the chorus alternating with the low 5th
Add in some 7 chords whenever necessary
Intro: F
Verse 1:
E/F F G
Well, hey how ya doin' have a seat, have a drink, boy it's good to see you, what can I say?
C F C
Oh, sorry gotta run we'll get together again, say what was your name anyway?
F A Bb G
Well were working on the problem well get back to you soon but don't try to call me I'll be in a meeting every
F A D Bb Gm C F
Afternoon, for a year maybe longer keep in touch, thanks for dropping by and have a nice day
Chorus 1:
C F
The check's in the mail, (hey!) you're beautiful, don't ever change (you know what I mean)
C F
My girl will call your girl, we'll talk, we'll do lunch, or leave a message on my machine
Bb G A Dm
So baby won't you sign on the dotted line I'm gonna make your dreams come true
C B Bb A Bb C
The check's in the mail,....would I lie to you?
Verse 2:
E/F F G
Well hey wait a minute, what's the matter hold on, you want me to fork over the loot?
C F C
You say you hate my guts you wanna take me to court, and you got yourself a lawyer with a three-piece suit?
F A Bb G
Im proud to say youre not the only critic of mine so if you wanna sue me Im afraid youre gonna have to wait in
F A D Bb Gm C F
Line, take a number thanks for calling, who loves you baby, don't forget to read the fine print
Chorus 2:
C F
The check's in the mail, (hey!) you're beautiful, don't ever change (you know what I mean)
C F
My girl will call your girl, we'll talk, we'll do lunch, or leave a message on my machine
Bb G A Dm
So baby won't you sign on the dotted line I'm gonna make your dreams come true
C B Bb A Bb C
The check's in the mail,....would I lie to you?
[Instrumental break]
Chorus 3:
C F
The check's in the mail, (hey!) you're beautiful, don't ever change (you know what I mean)
C F
Why don't you leave a message with my girl? I'll have lunch with your machine
Bb G A Dm
So baby won't you sign on the dotted line I'm gonna make your dreams come true
C B Bb F E D
The check's in the mail,....would I lie to you?
G Bb C Bb B C F
The check's in the mail,....would I lie to you?
(end)