Jesse James
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D Jesse James was a man who G rambled through the land
And he D robbed many a bank and A7 train
He D was the leader man of a G bold and reckless band
And D many are the A7 people that were D slain.
But, no G more Jesse James; No D more Jesse James
They laid poor Jesse in his A7 grave
Jesse D went and turned his head; Little G Bobby shot him dead
And they D laid poor A7 Jesse in his D grave.
(Inst: Banjo/Fiddle)
Now Jesse had a wife; Who mourned all her life
Because of Jesse's evil ways
But she couldn't stay his hand; Or stop the robber band
Her grief made her old and gray.
Refrain:
(Inst: Guitar)
But the end it came at last; From a bullet quick and fast
>From a comrade he trusted in his band
And the deed they said was just; When they laid him in the dust
He had been such a terror in the land.
Refrain:
(Inst: End)
How to play Jesse James
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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.