Jimmy Brown The Newsboy
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Intro Am F C
C
I sell the morning paper sir
G7
My name is Jimmy Brown
Everybody knows I am
C
The Newsboy of the town
You will hear me yelling Morning Star
G7
As I run along the street
I have no hat up on my head
C
No shoes upon my feet
Never mind sir how I look
G7
Don't look at me and frown
I sell the morning papers sir
C
My name is Jimmy Brown
I'm awful cold and hungry sir
G7
My clothes are worn and thin
I wander about from place to place
C
My daily bread to win
My Father died a drunkard sir
G7
I've heard my Mother say
And I am helping Mother sir
C
As I journey on my way
Mother always tells me sir
G7
I've nothing in this world to lose
I'll get a place in Heaven sir
C
To sell the Gospel News
Repeat #1 & 2
How to play Jimmy Brown The Newsboy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.