Frankie And Johnny
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C
Frankie and Johnny were lovers
C C7
Oh lord how they could love
F
They swore to be true to each other
F Cdim7 C
Just as true as the stars above
A7 D7 G7
He was her man
C (C7 F Fm C) G7
But he did her wrong
C
Frankie went down to the bar room
C C7
To buy her Johnny a beer
F
Said to the bartender
F Cdim7 C
Has my ever-lovin' Johnny been here
A7 D7 G7
He is my man
C (C7 F Fm C ) G7
But he's doin' me wrong
C
I cannot tell you no story
C C7
I cannot tell you no lie
F
Johnny left about an hour ago
F Cdim7 C
With a gal named Nellie Bly
A7 D7 G7
He is your man
C (C7 F Fm C) G7
But he's doin' you wrong
C
Frankie went down The Broadway
C C7
With a forty four in her hand
F
Said "Stand aside all you Chorus gals
F Cdim7 C
I'm a-lookin' for my man"
A7 D7 G7
He is my man
C (C7 F Fm C) G7
But he's doin' me wrong
C
The first time she shot him he staggered
C C7
The next time she shot him he fell
F
The last time she shot him oh lord
F Cdim7 C
There was another man's face in hell
A7 D7 G7
He was her man
C (C7 F Fm C)
But he did her wrong
How to play Frankie And Johnny
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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.