A Simple Desultory Philippic
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
(Or How I Was Lyndon Johnsoned Into Submission)
"The Paul Simon Songbook" Written and Performed by Paul Simon 1965
[Intro]
F# A B/F# A F# A B/F# A
1 + 2 e + 3 + u 4 + 1 + 2 e + 3 + u4e +
e|-2--2--2-2-2--X---2---X---2--2--2-2-2--X---2-2--X--|
B|-2--2--2-2-2--2---4---2---2--2--2-2-2--2---4-4--2--|
G|-3--3--3-3-3--2---4---2---3--3--3-3-3--2---4-4--2--|
D|-4--4--4-4-4--2---4---2---4--4--4-4-4--2---4-4--2--|
A|-4--4--4-4-4--X---2---X---4--4--4-4-4--X---2-2--X--|
E|-2--2--2-2-2--X---2---X---2--2--2-2-2--X---2-2--X--|
[Verse 1]
F# A
I was Union Jacked, Kerouac'd
B/F# C#/G#
John Birched, stopped and searched
F# B/F# C#/G#
Rolling Stoned and Beatled till I'm blind
F# A
I've been Ayn Randed, nearly branded
B/F# C#/G#
Communist 'cos I'm lefthanded:
F# B/F# F# A B A F# A B A
That's the hand they use, well, never mind!
[Verse 2]
F# A
I've been Walt Disneyed, Dis Disleyed
B/F# C#/G#
John Lennoned, Krishna Menoned
F# C#/G#
Walter Brennan punched out Cassius Clay
F# A
I've heard the truth from Lenny Bruce
B/F# C#/G#
and all my wealth won't buy me health
F# B/F# F# A B A F# A B A
So I smoke a pint of tea a day
e|------------------------------------|
B|------------------------------------|
G|--------------------3--3------------|
D|----------4-4-4-4-4-4---------------|
A|------------1-2-3-4-----------------|
E|2----2----2-------------4h5r4h5r4-2-|
[Verse 3]
F# B/F#
I knew a man his brain so small,
C#/G#
He couldn't think of nothin' at all.
F# B/F#
He's not the same as you and me.
C#/G# F#
He doesn't dig poetry. He's so unhip that
B/F# C#/G#
When you say Dylan, he thinks you're talkin' about Dylan Thomas,
F#
Whoever he is.
B/F#
The man ain't got no culture,
C#/G#
But its alright, Ma,
F# B/F# A F# B/F# A F#
It's just sumpthin' I learned over in England.
[Verse 4]
F# A
I've been James Joyced, Rolls Royced
B/F# C#/G#
Mick Jaggered, silver daggered
F# C#/G#
Andy Warhol won't you please come home?
F# A
I've been mother, fathered, aunt and uncled
B/F# C#/G#
Tom Wilsoned, Art Garfunkled
F# C#/G# F# A B A F# A B A
Barry Kornfeld's mother's on the phone
F# A
When in London, do as I do
B/F# C#/G#
Find yourself a friendly haiku
F# C#/G# F# A B A F# A B A
Go to sleep for ten or fifteen years
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How to play A Simple Desultory Philippic
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.