Good captain clack
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Intro:
(solo piano):
G Bm/F# Em A B C C# D C B A piano l.h, single notes}
/ / / /
Verse 1:
G Bm/F# Em Am D
Still scowling black Good Captain Clack
G Bm/F# Em Am {verses: D organ solo: D7/9-
Must eat his humble pie
G Bm/F# G7/F C/E Cm/Eb {to coda on repeat}
His bed is made the colors fade
G Em Am {verses: D7 organ solo: D+}
His eyes once wet are dry
Verse 2:
The naked muse who sits and chews
Tobacco off a tree
Removes his shoes, gives way to booze
G Em Am D G {N.C.}
And searches endlessly
Bridge:
Eb Bb
See the naked jumberlack
Ab Eb
Sip his aphrodisiac
F7 Bb
Cotton picking farmers three
Eb Bb
Though I lost my weathervane
Ab Eb
And of sense I have one grain
F7 Bb {N.C.}
I'm content sipping lemon tea
Instrumental break:
{organ solo over Verse 1 chords, altered as indicated}
{repeat verse 1}
Coda:
G Em Am D Gm
His eyes once wet are
How to play Good captain clack
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 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.