Hoodoo Bash
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[Intro ]
Am E Am E
Am E Am E
verse 1
Am E Am E
Down at the station at one in the morning
Am E C E
There's a trainload of strangers that just hit town
Am E Am E
One has a top hat and one has a falcon
Am G C E Am
And although they just arrived they know their way a—round
verse 2
Am E Am E
Out to a house at the edge of the town
Am E C E
They're bringing Thunderbird wine and a pound of hash
Am E Am E
C'mon along if you're one of the people
Am G C E Am
Because we're gonna get the spirit down at the Hoodoo Bash
Chorus 1
A Ab
All the wizards from the south
G E
Came up special for the big turnout
C F
Golden Blossom, Singing Bear
E E7
They're going to have a party and they just don't care
verse 3
Am E Am E
Fasten your seat belts, let down your hair
Am E Am E
Because tonight is the night we've been waiting for
Am E Am E
People in trances and African dances
Am G C E Am
Another kind of life is waiting behind that door
verse 4
Am E Am E
We got supplies that will last for a week
Am E Am E
So there ain't nothing can stop us until we crash
Am E Am E
When we have kids, we will tell them the story
Am G C E Am
'Bout the night we got the spirit at the Hoodoo Bash
Instrumental
E Am E Am E Am
E Am E Am E Am
Am G C E Am
Chorus 2
A Ab
Magic mushrooms from Singing Bear
G E
Indian visions that'll curl your hair
C F
And Golden Blossom said she'd make
E E7
Her dandelion wine and morning glory cake
Verse 5
Am E Am E
Tell all your friends that you're gone out of town
Am E Am E
And be prepared to go out of your natural mind
Am E Am E
We're gonna rise when the sun's going down
Am G C E Am
When the spirit starts to hit you'll never know what you'll find
Verse 6
Am E Am E
If you're afraid, then you better stay home
Am E Am E
'Cause there's no turning back once the dice are cast
Am E Am E
Lovers and strangers will all go thru changes
Am G C E Am
When they get the good, old spirit down at the Hoodoo Bash.
Outro
A Ab G E
C F E E7
Am E Am E
Am E Am E
Am E Am E
Am G C E Am
How to play Hoodoo Bash
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.