Oh, Pretty Woman chords

by Roy Orbison

Original Published Key: A Major

Time Signature: 4/4

Tempo: 128 bpm


Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e

Skill Level: Beginner 🟢 / Intermediate 🟠

Guitar Chords: A, Am, C, D, Dm, E, E7, F#m, G7

Arrangement details and helpful tips for beginners

Chord Chart Legend
A Major Am C Major D Major Dm E Major E7 F#m barre chord F#m - V2 G7
Lefties Chord Chart Legend
A Major-LH Am-LH C Major-LH D Major-LH Dm-LH E Major-LH E7-LH F#m barre chord-LH F#m - V2-LH G7-LH

Oh, Pretty Woman

Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key 
RIFF 1: N.C.
e |-----------------|---------|
B |-----------------|---------|
G |-----------------|---------|
D |-----------------|---------| x2
A |-------2-5-------|---------|
E |-0-0-4-----------|---------|
    1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 +

RIFF 2: N.C.
e |-----------------|
B |-----------------|
G |-----------------|
D |-----------4-2---| x4
A |-------2-5-----5-|
E |-0-0-4-----------|
    1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

           A                F#m 
1. Pret-ty wo-man, walk-ing down the street
           A                    F#m
   Pret-ty wo-man, the kind I'd like to meet
           D                  E
   Pret-ty wo-man, I don't be-lieve you, you're not the truth
                E7 
   No one could look as good as you.

RIFF 2: N.C.
e |-----------------|
B |-----------------|
G |-----------------|
D |-----------4-2---| x4
A |-------2-5-----5-|
E |-0-0-4-----------|    ... Mercy!
    1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

           A                 F#m
2. Pret-ty wo-man, won't you pardon me?
           A                   F#m
   Pret-ty wo-man, I could-n't help but see
           D                     E
   Pret-ty wo-man, That you look love-ly as can be
           E7  
   Are you lone-ly just like me?

e |-----------------|
B |-----------------|
G |-----------------|
D |-----------4-2---| x3
A |-------2-5-----5-|
E |-0-0-4-----------|    ... Wow!
    1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

            E   E7
e |-----------------|
B |-----------------|
G |---------1---1---|
D |---------2-------|
A |-------2-2---2---|
E |-0-0-4-----------|
    1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

      Dm                G7 
Bridge: Pret-ty wo-man, stop a while
      C                 Am
        Pret-ty wo-man, talk a while
      Dm                G7                 C
        Pret-ty wo-man, give your smile to me |  %  |
      Dm                G7 
        Pret-ty wo-man, yeah, yeah, yeah
      C                 Am
        Pret-ty wo-man, look my way
      Dm                G7                   C    A
        Pret-ty wo-man, say you'll stay with me - e
               F#m          Dm                E
       'Cause I   need you,   I'll treat you right
      A              F#m    Dm            E7 
        Come with me ba-by,   be mine to-(night)

RIFF 2:
e |-----------------|
B |-----------------|
G |-----------------|
D |-----------4-2---| x4
A |-------2-5-----5-|
E |-0-0-4-----------|
    1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
   (night...)

           A             F#m
3. Pret-ty wo-man, don't walk on by
           A             F#m
   Pret-ty wo-man, don't make me cry
           D             E7         
   Pret-ty wo-man, don't walk a-way| hey... |
            E7  
   |... O | K... |   (If that's the)|   
                 E7 
   If that's the way it must be, OK
                E7
   I guess I'll go on home, it's late
                  E7 
   There'll be to-mor-row night, but wait
             E7 
   What do I see?

    E7
e |-----------------|---------|
B |-----------------|---------|
G |-----------------|---------|
D |-----------------|---------| x2
A |-------2-5-------|---------|
E |-0-0-4-----------|---------|
    1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 +

    Is she... 
    
e |-----------------|
B |-----------------|
G |-----------------|
D |-----------4-2---| x8 (Play RIFF over Outro)
A |-------2-5-----5-|
E |-0-0-4-----------|
    1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

                   E7
 Outro: (Is she) | walk-ing back to |  me  |  %  |
   E7 
 | Yeah, she's | walk-ing back to |  me  |  %  |
    E7                  A
 |  Oh, | Oh, pret-ty | wo-man  |
                        ↑  ↑

Arrangement Details:

  • Key Signature: A Major - 3 sharps (F#, C#, G#)
  • Time Signature: 4/4 — Four quarter-note beats per measure
  • Tempo: Moderately
  • Metronome: ♩ = 128
  • Voice Range: E4 - F#5
  • Beginner Guitarists: We have included an Intermediate rating due to the Guitar TAB for playing the Riffs.

    If you're not yet familiar with reading Guitar TAB, you can simply skip the riffs and still play along comfortably — most of the time, there are no chords (N.C.) played over those sections.

    Please Note: If you transpose the song to a different key, the TAB will not change. It remains written for A Major. Once you get used to the pattern and sound of the riff, you’ll likely be able to find the right notes by ear in the new key.

    Although F#m is usually played as a barre chord, we have included an easier version that includes a mini-barre which is very easy to play. If you master this, you are ready to learn barre chords. 💪🎶

Song Details:

Album Cover
Roy Orbison
  • Songwriters: Roy Orbison, Bill Dees
  • Date: 1964
  • Lyrics Begin: Pretty woman walking down the street,
  • Genre: Rock and roll, rockabilly
  • Featured Artists: Roy Orbison
  • Single:
    Recorded: August 1, 1964
    Released: August 15, 1964
    B-side: Yo te Amo María
  • Album: Oh, Pretty Woman
    Released: Nov 1964 (UK)
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