Fred Garth
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[Intro ]
G G7 C A7 G D7 G C G D7 G
[Verso 1]
G G7
Well Im sittin here, got my ol leg in a cast.
C A7
Im walking on crutches, I cant move very fast.
G D7
I got a stiff leg, I got blue toes,
G C G D7
Broken legged blues
[Verso 2]
G G7
Wouldnt you know it, itd be just my luck,
C A7
My babys leavin me and I cant catch up.
G D7
I gotta slow down, please wait for me,
G C G D7
Broken legged blues.
[Verso 3]
G G7
Well I got a big ol tear in my eye,
C A7
Cause my baby done left me for some other guy,
G D7
Cause I cant disco dance, with my
G C G D7
Broken legged blues
[Verso 4]
G G7
You know last night when I went to bed,
C A7
I dreamed they put a cast up around my head.
G D7
I gotta bone head, I gotta nightmare,
G C G D7
Broken legged blues.
[Verso 5]
G G7
But the worst was this morning when I tried to take a shower,
C A7
It took me about three hours.
G D7
I gotta garbage bag, I gotta rubber band,
G C G D7
Broken legged blues.
[Verso 6]
G G7
So if you ever, break a bone.
C A7
Just call me up on your cellular telephone,
G D7
And Ill come over and Ill sooth.
G C G D7
Your broken legged blues.
How to play Fred Garth
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.