Javelina
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Intro
D A
[Verso 1]
F# E
I took the long way through Laredo and Laredo took me in
F# E F#
I set out 'cross the desert just to see if I fit in
F# E
I shook loose of the ticks and all them parasitic people
F# E F# F#
We'll see how my complexion holds up when I cross the river
[Verso 2]
F# E
It took a day or two to translate that I'm in desperate need for shelter
F# E F#
"Te cambio mi cuchillo" if I can get out of this weather
F# E
Rosa laughed at my appearance, turned her nose up in disgust
F# E F#
"Hueles como marrano" and my name forever stuck
[Refrão]
F#
Javelina, knockin' at my door
F#
Javelina, comin' back for more
[Verso 3]
F# E
I mad a hand at shooting goats and farming miles of eucalyptus
F# E F#
Jokes of tons of skin or they'd let me run my business
F# E
Them Sinaloa collectors caught some wind of my new presence
F# E F#
It's time for me to fly the coop and get out of this desert
[Refrão]
F#
Javelina, knockin' at my door
F# A
Javelina, comin' back for more
[Verso 4]
F# E
Shine down the lights of Ojinaga and the threat of getting caught
F# E F#
My shoes have all but melted but I dare not rest or stop
F# E
The city looks like paradise and Texas looks like home
F# E F#
Them Sinaloa collectors will never know I'm gone
Outro
F#
Javelina, knockin' at my door
F#
Javelina, comin' back for more
A A
F#
Javelina, knockin' at my door
F#
Javelina, comin' back for more
A F#
How to play Javelina
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.