Braggin - Bob Dylan

Braggin

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Intro
F Dm Gm C
F Dm Gm C
F Bbm
F Dm Gm C
 
verse 1
F Dm
Braggin'
Gm C F Dm
Wastin' all your time just braggin'
Gm C
When ya' should be busy
F F7
Plowin' and a'plantin'
Bb Bbm
You stand there a'rantin'
F C C7
Get no harvest tooting your horn
 
verse 2
F Dm
Braggin'
Gm C F Dm
You ain't got no cause for braggin'
Gm C
When your barn needs mendin'
F F7
And your lawn needs mowin'
Bb Bbm
How come you're a crowin'
F Bb F
Like a no-good rooster at dawn
 
Bridge 1
Bb
Braggin' 'bout your fishin'
Bbm
'Bout your horseshoe pitchin'
F F7
Bet you always keep the score
Bb
Talkin' 'bout your medal
Bbm
That's the kind they peddle
F C C7
Down at the 5 and 10 store
 
verse 3
F Dm
Braggin'
Gm C F Dm
Folks ain't got no use for braggin'
Gm C
If your fields are greener
F F7
Folks will hear about it
Bb Bbm
You don't hafta shout it
F Bb F
Fields were greener 'fore you were born
 
Bridge 2
Bb
Braggin' 'bout your fishin'
Bbm
'Bout your horseshoe pitchin'
F F7
Bet you always keep the score
Bb
Talkin' 'bout your medal
Bbm
That's the kind they peddle
F C C7
Down at the 5 and 10 store
 
Instrumental Break
F Bb Dm
Bb C
 
verse 4
F Dm
Braggin'
Gm C F Dm
Folks ain't got no use for braggin'
Gm C
If your fields are greener
F F7
Folks will hear about it
Bb Bbm
You don't hafta shout it
F Bb F
Fields were greener 'fore you were born
 
Outro
Bb F
Bb F

How to play Braggin

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is F. 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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