Ghost Woman Blues
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CAPO ON 2nd
INTRO: G
G D G C G
On my way home, By that lonesome graveyard
G D G C G
On my way home, By that lonesome graveyard
G D/F# Em C D/F# G
A ghost jumps up and says 'Come on, be my man'
G D G C G
No ghost at all, someone asking for a ride
G D G C G
No ghost at all, someone asking for a home
G D/F# Em C D/F# G
She says 'Come here boy and take me, to your room'
(CLARINET SOLO):
G D G C G G D G C G G D/F# Em C D/F# G
G D G C G
That young ghost woman, she keeps, she keeps me thin
G D G C G
That young ghost woman, she keeps, she keeps me thin
G D/F# Em C D/F# G
She spends all the money I make on the L & N
G D G C G
I ain't no lamp, but my wick is burning low
G D G C G
I ain't no lamp, but my wick is burning low
G D/F# Em C D/F# G
Better light me up another before I go
G D G C G
On my way home, by that lonesome graveyard
G D G C G
On my way home, By that lonesome graveyard
G D/F# Em C D/F# G
A ghost jumps up and says 'Come on, be my man'
How to play Ghost Woman Blues
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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.