Bitter Creek
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Intro: G F Dm
Dm Am/D G
Once I was young and so unsure
Dm Am/D G
I'd try any ill to find the cure
Bm G
An old man told me
Bm E
Tried to scold me
Dm Am/D G A G F Dm Am/D G
Whoa son, don't wade too deep in Bitter Creek.
G F Dm Am/D G
Dm Am/D G
Out where the desert meets the sky
Am Am/D G
it's where I go when I wanna hide
Bm G
Oh peyote
Bm E
Tried to show me
Dm Am/D G A G F Dm Am/D G
You know there ain't no cause to weep in Bitter Creek
Bridge:
Dm C Bb Am G F E Am
Dm C Bb Am G F E Am Dm
Dm Am/D G
Gonna hit the road for one last time
Dm Am/D G
Gonna walk right in and steal 'em blind
Bm G
All that money (all that money)
Bm E
No more runnin'
Dm Am/D G A G F Dm Am/D G
And I can't wait to see the old man's face when I win the race
G F Dm Am/D G
Outro:
Dm C Bb Am G F E Am
Dm C Bb Am G F E Am Dm
How to play Bitter Creek
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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.