(Fred Murray - Paul Weston)
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
[1-bar drum fill]
(A)
v v v v v v v v
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7b9---b8r7-5---5-|7b9---b8r7-5-----
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A
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Verse 1:
A
I'm 'Enery the eighth, I am
D A
'Enery the eighth, I am, I am
(A)
I got married to the widow next door
B7 E
She's been married seven times before
A E
And every one was an 'Enery ('Enery!)
D E
She wouldn't have a Willie or a Sam (no Sam!)
A C#7 D F#7
I'm her eighth old man, I'm 'Enery
B7 E7 A [1-3: N.C. 4: to coda]
'Enery the eighth I am
[1: (spoken) Second verse, same as the first]
[second verse, same as the first]
Instrumental break:
(guitar solo over verse chords)
[third verse, same as the first; to coda as indicated]
Coda:
(A)
H! E! N-R-Y!
(A)
'Enery ('Enery!)
F#m
'Enery ('Enery!)
A E A F#7
'Enery the eighth, I am, I am
B7 E7 A
'Enery the eighth, I am
A [N.C.] / / / / / /
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(am) Yeah!
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play (Fred Murray - Paul Weston)
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 A. 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.