Hey Jack Kerouac
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Verso 1:
E Esus4
Hey Jack Kerouac I think of your mother
G#m7 Asus2
And the tears she cried She cried for none other
E Esus4
Than her little boy lost in our little world that hated
G#m7
And that dared to drag him down
Asus2
Her little boy courageous
A
Who chose his words from mouths of
B
Babes got lost in the woods
A
Hipflask slingin madmen
B
Steamin cafe flirts
A
They all spoke through you
Verso 2:
E Esus4
Hey Jack now for the tricky part
G#m7 Asus2
When you where the brightest star Who were the shadow
E Esus4
Of the San Francisco beat boys You were their favorite
G#m7
Now they sit and rattle their bones
Asus2
And think of their bloodstone days
A
You chose your words from mouths of
B
Babes got lost in the woods
A
The hipflask slining madmen
B
steamin cafe flirts
A
In Chinatown, howling at night
( B E ) (3x)
( Asus2 )
Verso 3:
E Esus4
Allen baby, why so jaded
G#m7 Asus2
Have the boys all grown up And their music faded
E Esus4
Billy, what a saint they've made you
G#m7
Just like Mary down in Mexico
Asus2
On all souls day
A
You chose your words from mouths of
B
Babes lost in the woods
A
Cool junk booting madmen
B
Steet minded girls
A
In Harlem howling at night
( B E ) (3x)
( Asus2 )
Verso 4:
Asus2
What a tear stained
E
shock of the world
D6
You've gone away without sayin
Asus2 F
Saying goodbye
How to play Hey Jack Kerouac
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.