Easy Come Easy Go - Decemberists

Easy Come Easy Go

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Intro: B A G F#
 
Intro-- Em Am Em Am Em D Em x2
 
Em Am Em
Limber-Jack, he landed on his back
Am Em D Em
Was betting on the netting when the rigging went slack
Em Am Em
Was a moonless-night, the stars all lending light
Am Em D Em
She's leering in the mirror when the rodent broke right
 
Em Em/G A
Cause you never really know
A A/G Em
When the whistle's gonna blow
Em Em/G A
You never really know
B7
Easy come and easy go
 
Em Am Em
He was a stand-up gent, but no one knew his bent
Am Em D Em
And all the little bones that he hid in his vent
Em Am Em
She was the come-on queen, jewel on the scene
Am Em D Em
They found her in the shower she'd been gone for seven weeks
 
Em Em/G A
Cause you never really know (no you never really know)
A A/G Em
When the whistle's gonna blow
Em Em/G A
You never really know (no you never really know)
B7
Easy come and easy go
 
Instrumental--- Verse prog... 1x
 
Em Em/G A
Cause you never really know (no you never really know)
A A/G Em
When the whistle's gonna blow
Em Em/G A
You never really know (no you never-ever know)
B7
Easy come and easy go
 
Em Am Em
Oh, Limber-Jack, his name is on the plaque
Am Em D Em
His mother is another that will never get him back

How to play Easy Come Easy Go

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is B. 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.

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