Death Of Jb Lenoir
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[INTRO ]
Em G A C Em B7
Em F#m G F#m G F#m G F#m Em G A C Em B7
A car has killed a friend in Chicago, thousand miles a----way
Em F#m G F#m G F#m G F#m Em G A C Em B7
A car has killed a friend in Chicago, thousand miles a----way
Am Bm C Bm Am Bm C Bm Em G A C Em B7
When I heard the news, night came early in my day
Em F#m G F#m G F#m G F#m Em G A C Em B7 Em G A C Em B7 2x
Em F#m G F#m G F#m G F#m Em G A C Em B7
J.B Lenoir is dead and it hit me like a hammer blow
Em F#m G F#m G F#m G F#m Em G A C Em B7
J.B Lenoir is dead and it hit me like a hammer blow
Am Bm C Bm Am Bm C Bm Em G A C Em B7
I cry inside my heart that the world can hear my man no more
Em F#m G F#m G F#m G F#m Em G A C Em B7 Em G A C Em B7 2x
Em F#m G F#m G F#m G F#m Em G A C Em B7
J.B had a struggle playin unap - preciated blues in vain
Em F#m G F#m G F#m G F#m Em G A C Em B7
J.B had a struggle playin unap - preciated blues in vain
Am Bm C Bm Am Bm C Bm Em G A C Em B7
Now the Blues has lost a king and I've lost a friend who died in vain
Em F#m G F#m G F#m G F#m Em G A C Em B7 Em G A C Em B7 2x
How to play Death Of Jb Lenoir
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.