Biography:
Johnny Otis (born Ioannis (Yannis) Veliotes on December 28, 1921 in Vallejo, California - died on January 17, 2012 in Los Angeles, California) was an American blues and rhythm and blues pianist, vibraphonist, drummer, singer, bandleader, and impresario. Johnny Otis was one of the most prominent white figures in the history of black R&B.
After playing in a variety of swing orchestras, including Lloyd Hunter's Serenaders, he founded his own band in 1945 and had one of the most enduring hits of the big band era, "Harlem Nocturne".
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Johnny Otis with Marie Adams - Ma (He's Making Eyes At Me)
CAPO: 1st Fret
INTRO: Mama!
Bb C
Mama, he's making eyes at me
F Bb
Mama, he's very nice to me
F
Mama, he's almost breaking my heart
Please, don't peek in
Bb D Bb
Have mercy! I'm about to weaken!
C
Mama, he wants to marry me
F D
Be my honey bee
Bb F
Every minute he gets bolder
Bb F
Now he's leaning on my shoulder
C Bb F Bb
Mama, he's making eyes at me
(Aaah, that was real cool, Marie.)
(Now, come on, let's do it one more time)
(## Key Change - Up 2 Semitones ##)
C D
Mama, he wants to marry me
G E
Be my honey bee
C G
Look a' here, what nature's dealt me
C G
Now my mama, please don't help me
D N.C. C E - F - G - C
Mama, he's kissing me
CAPO: 1st Fret
INTRO: Mama!
Bb C
Mama, he's making eyes at me
F Bb
Mama, he's very nice to me
F
Mama, he's almost breaking my heart
Please, don't peek in
Bb D Bb
Have mercy! I'm about to weaken!
C
Mama, he wants to marry me
F D
Be my honey bee
Bb F
Every minute he gets bolder
Bb F
Now he's leaning on my shoulder
C Bb F Bb
Mama, he's making eyes at me
(Aaah, that was real cool, Marie.)
(Now, come on, let's do it one more time)
(## Key Change - Up 2 Semitones ##)
C D
Mama, he wants to marry me
G E
Be my honey bee
C G
Look a' here, what nature's dealt me
C G
Now my mama, please don't help me
D N.C. C E - F - G - C
Mama, he's kissing me
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