Jimmy
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Am C G/B F
E|----1-------------1------------4--2---1------2---------------|
B|----2--2---2------2--2---2-----4----1--------2--2---2--------|
G|----3----3--------1----1-------1-------------3----3----------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-1-------------4-------------3-------------------------------|
E|------------------------------------------2------------------|
Am C
Jimmy won't you please come home
G/B F
Where the grass is green and the buffaloes roam
Am C G/B
Come see Jimmy your uncle Jim Your auntie Jimmie and
F
your cousin Jim
Am C
Come home Jimmy because you need a bath
G/B F
And your grandpa Jimmy is still gone daft
(Am C G/B F)
(Am C F E)
Am C
Now there's buffalo Jim and buffalo Jim
G F
And Jim buffalo now didn't you know
Am C
Jim Jim Jimmy its your last cigarette
G F
But there's buffalo piss and it's all kind of wet
A C
Jambo Jimmy you'd better hold your nose
G F
All roads lead to roam with the buffaloes
( A C F E )
Am F G Am
And the Buffaloes used to say be proud of your name
Am F G Am
The Buffaloes used to say be what you are
Am F G Am
The Buffaloes used to say roam where you roam
Am F G Am
The Buffaloes used to say do what you do
( Am F G Am ) (6x)
Am C
Hey you've gotta have a wash but you can't clean your name
G F
You're now called Jimmy you'll be Jimmy just the same
Am C
The keys are in a bag in a chest by the door
G F
One of Jimmy's friends has taken the floor
Am C
Jimmy won't you please come home
G F
Where the grass is green and the buffaloes roam
Am C
Dear old Jimmy you've forgotten you're young
G F
But you can't ignore the buffalo song
( Am C F E )
Am F G Am
And the Buffaloes used to say be proud of your name
Am F G Am
The Buffaloes used to say be what you are
Am F G Am
The Buffaloes used to say roam where you roam
Am F G Am
The Buffaloes used to say do what you do
Am F
If you remember you're unknown
G Am
Buffaloland will be your home (4x)
How to play Jimmy
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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.