Jackson
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Intro: Bb
Verse
Bb
We got married in a fever, hotter than a pepper sprout
Bb
We've been talkin' 'bout Jackson, ever since the fire went out
Eb Bb
I'm goin' to Jackson, gonna mess around
Eb F Bb
Hey, I'm goin' to Jackson, you know I'm pleasure bound
Verse
Bb
Well, you go on, my sweet daddy, go ahead and wreck your health
Bb
Play your hand like a lover man and make a big fool of yourself
Eb Bb
Go on to Jackson, comb your hair
Eb F Bb
Gotta snowball Jackson, see if I care
Verse
Bb
When I breeze into that city, people gonna scrape and bow
Bb
All them women gonna beg me to teach 'gm what they don't know how
Eb Bb
I'm goin' down to Jackson, turn loose my coat
Eb F Bb
Hey, I'm goin' to Jackson, "Bye-bye," that's all she wrote
Verse
Bb
When they laugh at you in Jackson, I'll be dancin' on the pony keg
Bb
Then I'll lead you 'round town like a scolded hound
Bb
With your tail tucked between your legs
Eb Bb
Go on to Jackson, big talkin' man
Eb F Bb
I'll be waitin' in Jackson, behind my Japan fan
Verse
Bb
We got married in a fever, hotter than a pepper sprout
Bb
We've been talkin' 'bout Jackson, ever since the fire went out
Eb Bb
I'm goin' to Jackson, gonna mess around
Eb F Bb
Hey, I'm goin' to Jackson, you know I'm pleasure bound
How to play Jackson
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.