Jacob's Ladder
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Intro: F
F Dm C Bb
I met a fan dancer down in Southside Birmingham
F Dm C Bb
She was running from a fat man selling salvation in his hand
F Dm C Bb
Now he's trying to save me when I'm doing all right, the best that I can
Cm Bb Cm Bb
Just another fallen angel
Cm Bb Cm D
Trying to get through the night
F G# Bb
Step by step, one by one
G#
Higher and higher
F G# Bb
Step by step, rung by rung
G# F
Climbing Jacob's ladder
F Dm C Bb
Coming over the airwaves the man says I'm overdue
F Dm C Bb
Sing along, send some money, join the chosen few, hey
F Dm C Bb
Mister, I'm not in a hurry, and I don't want to be like you
Cm Bb Cm Bb
All I want from tomorrow
Cm Bb Cm D
Is to get it better than today
F G# Bb
Step by step, one by one
G#
Higher and higher
F G# Bb
Step by step, rung by rung
G# F
Climbing Jacob's ladder
Solo: F
Cm Bb Cm Bb
All I want from tomorrow
Cm Bb Cm D
Is to get it better than today
F G# Bb
Step by step, one by one
G#
Higher and higher
F G# Bb
Step by step, rung by rung
G#
Climbing and climbing
F G# Bb G#
Step by step, one by one
F G# Bb G#
Step by step, rung by rung
F G# Bb G#
Step by step
F G# Bb G#
And step by step
F G# Bb G#
Step by step
How to play Jacob's Ladder
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 F. 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.