Jack The Ripper - Morrissey

Jack The Ripper

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Em C Am
Oh, you look so tired
Em C Am
Mouth is slack and wide
Em C Am
Ill-housed and ill-advised
Em C Am
Your face is as mean as your life has been
 
G D C
Crash into my arms
D G
I want you
D C
You don't agree but you don't refuse
D
I know you
 
Em C Am
And I know a place
Em C Am
Where no one is likely to pass
Em C Am
Oh, you don't care if it's late
Em C Am
And you don't care if you're lost
Em C Am
And, oh, you look so tired
Em C Am
But tonight you presume too much
Em C Am
Too much, too much
Em
And if it's the last thing I ever do
C Am
I'm gonna get you
 
G D C
Crash into my arms
D G
I want you
D C
You don't agree but you don't refuse
D
I know you
 
Solo Em C Am
Em C Am
Em C Am
Em C Am
A E D E
A E D E
 
G D C
Crash into my arms
C G
I want you
D
You don't agree
C
'Cause you don't refuse
D
I know you
 
( Em )

How to play Jack The Ripper

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Em. 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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