Gypsy
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Intro: Bm G F#
Bm G6 F#7 Bm G6 F#7
I'm just a gypsy who gets paid, for all the songs that I have played
G F#7
And all the records that I made
Bm G6 F#7 Bm G6 F#7
I'm part of a caravan, I have travelled on the land
A G F#7
Making music for my fellow man
G G6 F#7 G G6 F#7
And every song I played or wrote, with a sad or a happy note
Chorus1:
Em Bm F#7
Some are made to make you laugh, some are made to make you cry
Bm Bm7
I don't know the reason why
Em Bm F#7
Some are made to make you laugh, some are made to make you cry
Bm
I don't know the reason why
Bridge:
N.C. F#7
But I'll continue to travel
Bm Bm7
Though my guitar's old and tyring fast
Chorus2:
Em Bm
She just listens to me, her music means more to me
F#7 Bm Bm7
Than any other woman I have known
Em Bm
She just listens to me, her music means more to me
F#7 G
Than any other lady I have known
F#7 Bm
I have known, I have known
Solo (accomp. chords Bm A G F#7)
Bridge
Chorus2
End solo (accomp. Chords Bm G F#7)
How to play Gypsy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.