Brother Jacob
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Intro:
N.C
Hey Brother Jacob
I trust you're well today
You've been dealin' with the devil
C
And cast your soul away
F F Bb Ab
F F Bb Ab
[Verso 1]
F
Ol' Brother Jacob lived 93 years
Bb F
Not a second of it on his knees
F
He lived in a little wood shanty
Bb C
Down the road a little piece
F
All he ever seemed to care about
Bb F
Was his money that he saved so long
F (C)
Always tryin' to get a few more dollars
Bb F
Any way, right or wrong
[Refrão]
Bb
Hey Brother Jacob
F C
I trust you're well today
Bb
You've been dealin' with the devil
F C
And cast your soul away
Bb C
The only part that you have to doubt
F Bb
Is where it says you don't have to pay
F C
Ol' Brother Jacob gambled and lost
Bb F -> F Bb Ab
When he sold his soul today
F F Bb Ab
F F Bb Ab
F F Bb Bb
[Verso 2]
F
The story came down from the mountain town
Bb F
Brother Jacob was called away
F
They say that the devil came for him
Bb C
And they swear it to this very day
F
Then again, there's another tale
Bb F
That's told around the town
F (C)
Says Brother Jacob is still alive
Bb F
And livin' underground
[Refrão]
Bb
Hey Brother Jacob
F C
I trust you're well today
Bb
You've been dealin' with the devil
F C
And cast your soul away
Bb C
The only part that you have to doubt
F Bb
Is where it says you don't have to pay
F C
Ol' Brother Jacob gambled and lost
Bb F -> F Bb Ab
When he sold his soul today
F F Bb Ab
F F Bb Ab
F F Bb Ab
Bb
Hey Brother Jacob
F C
I trust you're well today
Bb
You've been dealin' with the devil
F C
And cast your soul away
Bb C
The only part that you have to doubt
F Bb
Is where it says you don't have to pay
F C
Ol' Brother Jacob gambled and lost
Bb F -> F Bb Ab
When he sold his soul today
How to play Brother Jacob
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.