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I Was Born About 10000 Years Ago - Misc Traditional

I Was Born About 10000 Years Ago

Misc Traditional

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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste

[Verse 1]

G D7

D7 G

And there's nothing in this world that I don't know

C

I saw Peter, Paul, and Moses

G

Playing "ring around the roses"

D7 G

And I'll whip the guy who says it isn't so

[Verse 2]

G D7

I saw Satan when he stood at Eden's door

D7 G

"Eat the apple" I heard Satan's voice implore

C

Eve and Adam started cheatin'

G

When that apple they were eatin'

D7 G

And I swear that I'm the guy who ate the core

[Verse 3]

G D7

When Delilah said to Samson "Darling lad,

D7 G

I believe you need a haircut mighty bad,"

C

I could see that Sam was ailing

G

And his muscles would be failing

D7 G

Oh the way Delilah clipped him, it was sad

[Verse 4]

G D7

I'm the guy who showed King Solomon the way

D7 G

To remember every wife from day to day

C

He was really sympathetic

G

Towards my system alphabetic

D7 G

And for that I got a bonus in my pay

[Verse 5]

G D7

I was there when nero put the torch to Rome

D7 G

And in face I ran to catch the first boat home

C

Julius Caesar gave me money

G

For a snack of milk and honey

D7 G

I was there before they built St. Peter's dome

[Verse 6]

G D7

I saw Washington at Valley Forge, I swear

D7 G

Saw him toss a coin across the Delaware

C

Even though you don't believe it

G

It was I who did retrieve it

D7 G

'Cause a dollar is a dollar anywhere

[Verse 7]

G D7

Queen Victoria, she fell in love with me

D7 G

But I told her I was much older than she

C

She refused to b'lieve my story

G

So I left her in her glory

D7 G

Yes indeed, I've had me quite a history

[Verse 8]

G D7

I was born about 10000 years ago

G

And there's nothing in the world I don't know

C

Though my tired bones are aching

G

I saw history in the making

D7 G

And I'll whip the guy who says it isn't so

How to play I Was Born About 10000 Years Ago

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 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.

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