Harry Rag
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[Verso 1]
Bm A
Tom is young and Tom is bold, Tom is as bold
as a knight of old.
Bm A F#
but whenever he gets into a bit of a jam, there's nothing
Bm
he won't do to get a Harry Rag.
[Refrão]
Bm A
Harry Rag! Harry Rag! Do anything just to get a Harry Rag.
Bm A
And he curses himself for and life he's led,
F# Bm
and rolls himself a Harry Rag and puts himself to bed.
[Verso 2]
Bm A
Ah, Tom's old Ma is a dyin' lass, soon they reckon she'll
be pushin' up the grass.
Bm A
And her bones might take and her skin might sag,
F# Bm
still she's got the strength to have a Harry Rag.
[Refrão]
Bm A
Harry Rag! Harry Rag! Do anything just to get a Harry Rag.
Bm A
And she curses herself for the life she's led,
F# Bm
and rolls herself a Harry Rag, and puts herself to bed.
[Verso 3]
Bm A
Ah, bless you taxman, bless you all, you may take some
but you'll never take it all.
Bm A
But if I give it all, I won't feel sad,
F# Bm
as long as I've got enough to buy a Harry Rag.
[Refrão]
Bm A
Harry Rag! Harry Rag! Do anything just to get a Harry Rag.
Bm A
And I curse myself and the life I've led,
F# Bm
and I roll myself a Harry Rag, and put myself to bed.
[Verso 4]
Bm A
Ah, the smart young ladies of the land, can't relax without
a Harry in their hand.
Bm A
And they light one up and they boast and brag,
F# Bm
so content because they got a Harry Rag.
[Refrão]
Bm A
Harry Rag! Harry Rag! Do anything just to get a Harry Rag.
Bm A
And they light one up and they boast and brag,
F# Bm
so content because they got a Harry Rag.
[Refrão]
Bm A
Harry Rag! Harry Rag! Do anything just to get a Harry Rag.
Bm A
And I curse myself for the life I've led,
F# Bm
and I roll myself a Harry Rag, and put myself to bed.
How to play Harry Rag
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 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.