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”Sharp dressed man” is a song from ZZ Top’s legendary Eliminator album from 1983. As per usual Billy Gibbons plays lead and rhythm guitars and Dusty Hill plays bass guitar. The song has ZZ Top’s 80s trademark sound and style and is great fun to play on your own guitar. Use these guitar tabs to master Gibbons’ style and sound!
The music video for “Sharp dressed man” continues where the video for “Gimme all your lovin’” ends. It features the ZZ Top red hot rod as well as hot babes and ZZ Top themselves. “Sharp dressed man” has been covered by numerous artists in a variety of styles from country to heavy metal. “Sharp dressed man” is a real crowd pleaser and will get even the slowest party going. Use these guitar tabs to rock like the bearded one!
Alternative guitar chords and tabs for Sharp Dressed Man by ZZ Top