If The Kansas River Can
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: BbCapotraste:
1st traste
Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH3QEzglswA
Key Bb capo 1
[Intro]
A E A C D A A
[Verse]
A
Lone some’s laid a hold on me, that just won't see
E A
It's dragging me down to keep me standing' here
A
But I won't let these tears I've cried go to waste until I've tried
E A
To get on down the river far from here
[Chorus]
E A
If the Kansas river can, so can I
B7 E
If I let the blues rain on me I know I'll surely die
A
I'll jump my banks and drown these blues
D
I'll flood 'til I can't think of you
A E
Any chance to kiss these plains goodbye
C D A
If the Kansas river can, so can I
[Solo]
A A E A
A A E A A
[Verse]
A
I'm headed to Missouri, and away from misery
E A
Water's flowing freely to the sea
A
Arkansas, Mississippi and then to Louisiana
E A
Every mile I float is a mile between you and me
[Chorus]
E A
If the Kansas river can, so can I
B7 E
If I let the blues rain on me I know I'll surely die
A
I'll jump my banks and drown these blues
D
I'll flood 'til I can't think of you
A E
Any chance to kiss these plains goodbye
C D A
If the Kansas river can, so can I
[Solo]
A A E A
A A E A A A
A A E A
A A E
A
Well,I'll jump my banks and drown these blues
D
I'll flood 'til I can't think of you
A E
Any chance to kiss these plains goodbye
C D A
If the Kansas river can, so can I
C D A
If the Kansas river can, so can I
C D A
C D A
How to play If The Kansas River Can
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