Brother John
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: AmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Am F C E x2
[Verse 1]
Am F C E
Brother John, he's a poor hard working man
Am F C E
His life is hard, but does the best he can
Am F C E
Praise to God, just to thank Him for his bread
E E Am Am
and the roof over his head, Brother John
[Verse 2]
Am F C E
He lost his wife, when the fever came around
Am F C E
A gentle girl, oh he laid her in the ground
Am F C E
She was his life, and her dying hit him hard
E Am Am
till he heard the voice of God, Brother John
[Chorus]
D F C C
Trouble on earth is ending
D F C E
and all your sorrows will soon be gone
Am Am F
you've been a good man, you did all could and
E Am
theyre calling you home now Brother John
[Instrumental]
Am F C E x2
Am F
E Am
[Verse 3]
Am F C E
Late one day, he was working in the field
Am F C E
the sun was low, and earth was cool and still
Am F C E
heard his wife, calling come and join me now
E Am
he fell beside his plow, Brother John
[Chorus]
D F C C
Trouble on earth is ending
D F C E
and all your sorrows will soon be gone
Am Am F
you've been a good man, you did all could and
E Am
theyre calling you home now Brother John
[Instrumental]
Am F C E x2
Am F
E Am
[Chorus]
D F C C
Trouble on earth is ending
D F C E
and all your sorrows will soon be gone
Am Am F
you've been a good man, you did all could and
E Am
theyre calling you home now Brother John
How to play Brother John
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.