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Time: 4/4, 2/4
 
CAPO: 3
 
Em
Beryl, was on another level
 
When she got her Booker medal
D Em
She was dead in her grave
G C
After all she gave
D Em
After all she gave
 
Em
Beryl, every time theyâ??d overlook her
 
When they gave her, her Booker
D Em
She was dead in her grave
G C
After all she gave
D Em
After all she gave
 
G C G
Itâ??s all too late now
C Bm
Itâ??s all too late now
C G D C
Itâ??s too late you dabblers it's all too late
Am7 G/B D G B7
Itâ??s too late you dabblers it's all too late
 
Em
Beryl, the tobacco overtook her
 
When they gave her, her Booker
D Em
She was dead in her grave
G C
After all she gave
D Em B7
After all she gave
 
| Em | % | % | 2/4 D |
| Em | % G | C | % D |
| Em | % G |
 
C G
Itâ??s all too late now
C Bm
Itâ??s all too late now
C G D C
Itâ??s too late you dabblers it's all too late
Am7 G/B D G B7
Itâ??s too late you dabblers it's all too late
 
Em
Beryl, was on another level
 
When she got her Booker medal
D Em
She was dead in her grave
G C
After all she gave
D Em
After all she gave
G C
After all she gave
D Em Em G
After all she gave
 
| C | G | C | Bm | % |
| C G | 2/4 D | C | % |
| Am7 G/B | 2/4 D | G | % |

How to play Beryl

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Em. 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.

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