Four until late
View chords used in this chart
(Intro:) C7 F Ab6 C C7 F Ab6 C G7
C F C C7
From four until late I was wringing my hands and crying.
F C A7
From four until late I was wringing my hands and crying.
D7 G7 C
I believe to my soul that your daddy's Gulfport bound.
(This verse is in the Robert Johnson version only)
From Memphis to Norfolk is a thirty six hour ride
From Memphis to Norfolk is a thirty six hour ride
Man like a prisoner, can't be satisfied
From four until late, she made me a no good barroom clown.
From four until late, she made me a no good barroom clown.
You know she won't do nothing but tear a good man's reputation down.
A woman is like a dresser, some man always running through its drawers.
A woman is like a dresser, some man always running through its drawers.
She cause so many men to wear an apron overall.
(Harp Solo)
When I leave this town I will bid you fare farewell.
When I leave this town I will bid you fare farewell.
And when I return again, you'll have a great long story to tell.
(end w/intro)
How to play Four until late
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 C7. 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.