Aint't No More Cane
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Capo 4
C F C
Ain't no more cane on the Brazos
C D7 G G6 G7
Oh, oh, oh,
C F C
Its done ground all to molasses
F G C
M-m-m-m-m
C F C
Shoulda been on the river in 1910
C D7 G G6
M-m-m-m-m
G7 C F C Am
They were driving the women just like men.
D7 F G C
M-m-m-m-m
C F G C
Shoulda been on the river in 1905
C F C Am
Find yourself lucky to be alive
C F G C
Go down Old Hannah, don't you rise no more
C F G C
Don't you rise til Judgment Day
C G C
Ain't no more cane on the Brazos
C F C Am
They've done ground it all to molasses
F G C F C
m-m-m-m-m.
How to play Aint't No More Cane
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.