Cotton Patch Gospel
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Intro: A
verse 1:
A
All through the ages, the wise men and sages
Bm
Have said there are dirty deeds that simply must be done
To keep society going and the benefits flowing
C#m
There's a simple necessity of hurting someone
It makes strength and agility, taking responsibility
D
It's the core of what leadership's really about
A
When the red blood starts coming, just think of it as plumbing
E A
If you've got a problem you must flush it out
Bridge:
E D
But there's no one else with guts enough
E A
To be willing to kick their butts enough
E B7
I'm the only one quite nuts enough
E A
To admit it, they all hid it
E D
But I'm standing right here proud
E A
His head held high, unbowed
E B7
I'll shout it right out loud
E D A
He did it, I did it, he did it
verse 2:
A Bm
Rock-a-bye, sweet baby, Mama is here
C#m
Hush-a-bye, sweet angel, there's nothing to fear
D
Close you eyes, sweet darling, all through the night
A E A
Mama will hold you safe 'til the morning light
verse 3: Repeat verse 1 and verse 2 lyrics simultaneously, then:
D A
When the red blood starts coming, just think of it as plumbing
Mama will hold you safe
E A
If you've got a problem you must flush it out
'Til the morning light
How to play Cotton Patch Gospel
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 A. 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.