Bertha
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Intro (Repeat a few times):
G C/G
Verse 1:
C G C/G
I had a hard run, runnin' from your window
C G C/G
I was all night runnin', runnin', Lord I wonder if you care
C G C/G
I had a run in, run around and run down
C G C/G
Run around the corner, corner, Lord I run smack into a tree
Chorus:
C D Am G D
I had to move, move, really had to move
C G D C
That's why uf you please, I am on my hand and knees
Am C C/G
Bertha don't you come around here anymore
Verse 2:
C G C/G
Dressed myself in green, I went down unto the sea
C G C/G
Try to see what's goin' down, try to read between the lines
C G C/G
I had a feelin' I was fallin', fallin, I turned around to see
C G C/G
Heard a voice callin', you were comin' after me
(Chorus)
Verse 3:
C G C/G
Ran into a rainstorm, I ducked back into a bar door
C G C/G
It's all night pourin', pourin', Lord but not a drop on me
C G C/G
Test me, test me, test me, why don't you arrest me
C G C/G
Throw me into the jail house, Lord until the sun goes down
(Chorus - Repeat a few times)
G C/G
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(impose C onto G)
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How to play Bertha
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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.