Jackson
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[Verso 1]
E
We got married in a fever
Hotter than a pepper sprout
We've been talking 'bout Jackson
Ever since the fire went out
Am E
I'm going to Jackson, I'm gonna mess around
Am E
Yeah, I'm going to Jackson, look out Jackson town
[Verso 2]
E
Well, go on down to Jackson
Go ahead and wreck your health
Go play your hand, you big-talking man
Make a big fool of yourself (and so what if do?)
Am E
Yeah, go to Jackson, go comb your hair
Am
Oh, honey, I'm gonna snowball Jackson
E
See if I care
[Verso 3]
E
When I breeze into that city
People gonna stoop and bow (ha!)
All them women gonna make me teach 'em what they don't know how
A E
I'm going to Jackson, you turn a-loose my coat
A
'Cause I'm going to Jackson
E
"Good bye", that's all she wrote
[Verso 4]
E
But they'll laugh at you in Jackson
And I'll be dancing on a Pony Keg
They'll lead you 'round town like a scolded hound
With your tail tucked between your legs
A E
Yeah, go to Jackson, you big-talking man
A
And I'll be waiting in Jackson (you're gonna be waiting a long time)
E
I'll catch you if I can
[Verso 5]
E
Well now, we got married in a fever
Hotter than a pepper sprout
Yeah, we've been talking 'bout Jackson
Ever since the fire went out
A E
And I'm going to Jackson, and that's a fact
A
Yeah, we're going to Jackson
E
Ain't never coming back
Yay-hoo!
How to play Jackson
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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.