Evil Dead The Musical – Good Old Reliable Jake
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(Tempo 90bpm)
B7
[Verse]
E A2
Who’s the world’s most reliable human being?
E C#m
Who’s the one folks call for help with ev’rything?
B
Who’s the one man you can count on
C#m
When your life is at stake?
A B
It’s good old reliable Jake.
(Drums kick in)
[Verse]
E A
Who can help you when you’ve lost your keys?
E C#m
Or when you need double bypass surgery?
D C#m
Who can be your partner in a two-man luge?
B A
And who can sneak a dead hooker out yer hotel room?
E A
Who’s ev’ry senior citizen’s fav’rite mime?
E C#m
And who can run from here to France in record time?
B C#m
Who was the inspiration for the Shamrock Shake?
A B E
It’s good old reliable Jake
[Verse]
(Tempo up to 150bpm)
E A
Who invented the formula for Krazy glue?
E C#m
And who nailed all the chicks on the view?
D C#m
Who was the last man to walk on the moon?
A B
And who won their fourth Oscar for directing Platoon?
E A
Who’s the point guard for the L.A. Clippers (Memphis Grizzlies)?
E C#m
And who coined the phrase “no running with scissors” ("Fo Shizzle my nizzle")?
B C#m
It was me can’t you see? I ain’t no fake,
B A B C#
I’m good old reliable Jake
[Bridge]
F# F#/C# B B/C#
Do you believe I can get you down the path?
F# F#/C# B B/C#
I believe And
F# F#/C# B B/D# C#
do you believe I can get you to the cab - in? I believe
[Verse]
F#
You need a guide
B
To get you through them woods
F#
And I know that trail
D#m
And I knows it good
C#
You can trust in me
D#m
There’s no mistake
B C#
I’m good old reliable Jake
[Outro]
(Slower, freely)
D#m
You can trust in me there’s no mistake
B C# F#
I’m good old reliable Jake
How to play Evil Dead The Musical – Good Old Reliable Jake
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B7. 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.