Beverly Hillbillies
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G Am D
Come listen to a story 'bout a man named Jed
G6 G
A poor mountaineer, barely kept his family fed
C Bm
Then one day he was shootin' at some food
D G6 G
And up through the ground came a-bubblin' crude
Oil that is. Black gold. Texas tea.
Well, the first thing you know old Jed's a millionaire
The kin folks said "Jed move away from there"
Said "California's the place you ought to be"
So they bundled up the truck and moved to Beverly
Hills that is. Swimmin' pools. Movie stars.
Well, now it's time to say goodbye to Jed and all his kin
They would like to thank you for kindly stoppin' in
You're all invited back next week to this locality
To have a heapin' helpin' of their hospitality
Peace, love, and soul,
Paul Zimmerman
How to play Beverly Hillbillies
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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.