Black Zipper
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Intro:
C/G C/G* (x2)
[Verso 1]
C/G F C/G
Racksack mama like a runaway child
C/G F C/G
She got holes in her shoes
C/G F C/G Fmaj9 C/G
It don't really matter how fast she runs, she can't runaway from these blues
C/G F C/G
Lookin' towards Poughkeepsie boys
C/G F C/G
Hopping on a big freight train
C/G F C/G Fmaj9 C/G Am/F#
Man you know them times are getting tough when they throw you out into the rain, and I said
[Refrão]
F C/G A7 Am/F#
Oh black zipper don't let me down the vine
F C/G* G Am/F#
Oh black zipper take me to my ho-wo-wo-me
F C/G A7 Am/F#
Oh black zipper don't leave me hanging dry
F C/G*
Hey black zipper take me to my home
[Verso 2]
C/G F C/G
Well there ain't no more big days
C/G F C/G
Like there was in the centre I fell...
C/G F C/G Fmaj9 C/G
Out of that they wouldn't treat me this way if they only knew how far I fell
C/G F C/G
So I go on down the delta boys,
C/G F C/G
And stick out my crooked thumb
C/G F C/G Fmaj9 C/G Am/F#
I'll have bet they wouldn't treat me this cold if they only knew how far I've come, and I said
[Refrão]
F C/G A7 Am/F#
Oh black zipper don't let me down the vine
F C/G* G Am/F#
Oh black zipper take me to my ho-wo-wo-me
F C/G A7 Am/F#
Oh black zipper don't leave me hanging dry
F C/G*
Hey black zipper take me to my home
[Ponte]
C/G F C/G x3
G7 C/G F C/G
Am6 F* C/G* Ab6 Am6 F* C/G* C/G
[Verso 3]
C/G F C/G
Skips should've shuttin' down the citizens ban,
C/G F C/G
Wrapping on his radio
C/G F C/G Fmaj9 C/G
Warning all about the big snow storm coming down in Durango, well...
C/G F C/G
Don't mind me inspection man
C/G F C/G
I gotta get my loan in on time
C/G F C/G Fmaj9 C/G G Am/F#
If I get to Seattle by sundown, I'd be doing just fine
[Refrão]
F C/G A7 Am/F#
Oh black zipper don't let me down the vine
F C/G* G Am/F#
Oh black zipper take me to my ho-wo-wo-me
F C/G A7 Am/F#
Oh black zipper don't leave me hanging dry
F C/G*
Hey black zipper take me to my home
Outro:
F C/G
Oh black zipper, take me to my home
How to play Black Zipper
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 C/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.