Chester
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Intro: F G C C
verse 1
C F G C
He says that in his younger days he rode the rodeos
F G
But now he tends the gardens of the folks up on the hill
C F G C
Buckin' broncs and Brahma bulls and only once been throwed
D G
But it left him with a gimpy leg and a thirst that he can't fill
[Refrão]
F G C
In his Frisco jeans and an old Can't Bust 'Em shirt
F G C
Acme Roughouts run down at the heels and caked with dirt
F G C C/B C/A C/G
Sweat stained Stetson pulled down low and a leg that always hurts
F G C
Frisco jeans and an old Can't Bust 'Em shirt
verse 2
D G A D
He says that in his younger days he rode with ol' Pontrel
G A
But he never never let him put his name or his picture in the book
D G A D
He sends us down for Beech-Nut and he sips his muscatel
E A
And says you know boys I'm a whole lot older than I look
verse 3
D G A D
He's known his share of women and he's dealt his share of cards
G A
And he pitched some pennies with us he never carries change
D G A D
And as he clips the hedges and waters down the yard
E A
He says this sure is a far sight from that, that wild buffalo range
[Refrão]
G A D
In his Frisco jeans and an old Can't Bust 'Em shirt
G A D
Acme Roughouts run down at the heels and caked with dirt
G A D D/C# D/B D/A
Sweat stained Stetson pulled down low and a leg that always hurts
G A D
Frisco jeans and an old Can't Bust 'Em shirt
G A D
Frisco jeans and an old Can't Bust 'Em shirt
How to play Chester
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 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.