Arizona Whiz
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G C G
The campus crowd was noisy as we waited for the show
D7
Everyone had come to see the king of rock and roll
G C G
But when they pulled back the curtain one old man stepped out
D7 G
He climbed upon a stool and a hush fell upon the crowd
G C G
He said folks I'm sorry but the star ain't gonna show
D7
He missed the plane in Abilene and they said to let you know
G C G
But they'll give back your money anytime you want to leave
D7 G
Then he took out his old mouth harp and he wiped it on his sleeve
C G
He sang about the Mardi Gras some blues and love and war
C G D7
And how nobody takes the time to care much anymore
C G
He played that harp like it was part of that old guitar of his
D7 G
And truth was just a natural thing for the Arizona Whiz
G C G
Then he sang a song of glory and how he'd fly away
D7
Said thank you folks you sure been nice then he left the stage
G C G
Though they only paid him 20 bucks that night the world was his
D7 G
Cause not a soul walked out the door on the Arizona Whiz
C G
He was old and he was wrinkled he was bent and he was broke
C G D7
In a pair of faded blue jeans with a scarf around his throat
C G
And he could sing a hurtin' song like the memory was his
D7 G
You could almost see the scars on the Arizona Whiz
G C G
Folks I'd like to say this song's for you but to tell it like it is
D7 G
If you don't mind this one's for the Arizona Whiz
How to play Arizona Whiz
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.