Devils Ivy
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[Intro ]C F
F C
"Learn from your father," he says
F C
"It'll take all the pain from your head"
Am G F
I heard the lights are where they take you somewhere else
G C
I heard that he's the Devil's Ivy, my dear
(Hey)
F C
I'll cross all the rivers to find you
F C
I'll seek through the rain to find truth
Am G F
I heard that dark is where I'll find a little peace there
Am C
I heard that he's the Devil's Ivy, my dear
(Hey)
F C Am G
Chasin', chasin', reflections are changin'
F C G
Maybe, maybe I know
F C G F
That somehow, someday I'll find a little quiet
G C
'Cause he's the Devil's Ivy, my dear
(Hey)
F C
Entwine all your questions around me
F C
And take all the love that you please
Am G F
The evergreen leaves will stay through the seasons
Am G C
I heard that he's the Devil's Ivy, my dear
(Hey)
F C Am G
Chasin', chasin', reflections are changin'
F C G
Maybe, maybe I know
F C G F
That somehow, someday I'll find a little quiet
G C
'Cause he's the Devil's Ivy, my dear
( F C Am G )
( F C G )
( F C F )
G C
'Cause he's the Devil's Ivy, my dear
(Hey)
F C Am G
Chasin', chasin', reflections are changin'
F C G
Maybe, maybe I know
F C G F
That somehow, someday I'll find a little quiet
G C
'Cause he's the Devil's Ivy, my dear
(Hey)
F C Am G
Chasin', chasin', reflections are changin'
F C G
Maybe, maybe I know
F C G F
That somehow, someday I'll find a little quiet
G C
'Cause he's the Devil's Ivy, my dear
How to play Devils Ivy
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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.