I'm A Man Of Constant Sorrow
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F C F
In constant sorrow all through his days
F A#
I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow
C F
I've seen trouble all my day.
A#
I bid farewell to old Kentucky
C F
The place where I was born and raised.
C F
The place where he was born and raised
F A#
For six long years I've been in trouble
C F
No pleasures here on earth I found
A#
For in this world I'm bound to ramble
C F
I have no friends to help me now.
C F
He has no friends to help him now
F A#
It's fare thee well my old lover
C F
I never expect to see you again
A#
For I'm bound to ride that northern railroad
C F
Perhaps I'll die upon this train.
C F
Perhaps he'll die upon this train.
F A#
You can bury me in some deep valley
C F
For many years where I may lay
A#
Then you may learn to love another
C F
While I am sleeping in my grave.
C F
While he is sleeping in his grave.
F A#
Maybe your friends think I'm just a stranger
C F
My face you'll never see no more.
A#
But there is one promise that is given
C F
I'll meet you on God's golden shore.
C F
He'll meet you on God's golden shore..
How to play I'm A Man Of Constant Sorrow
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.