Joe
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[Intro]- Am - F - Am - F -
Am F
Joe Joe Joe
Am F
where do you go
Am F
I'm going to wash my sins away
Am F
an angel told me so
G6 Am
when they find me in the river
G6 Am
tell my mother I was a good boy
G6 Am
when they find me in the river
G6 Am
tell my mother I was a good boy
Am - F - Am - F -
Am F
I'm light as a leaf
Am F
an angel holding hands with me
Am F
no sign of sorrow
Am F
no sign of grief
Am F
when they find me in the river
Am F
tell my mother I was a good boy
Am F
when they find me in the river
Am F
tell my mother I was a good boy
Am - F - Am - F
Am F
Joe folds his clothes
Am F
and goes wading in
Am F
the birds are singing in the trees
Am F
Joe says they're singing for me
Am G6
when they'll find me in the river
Am G6
tell my mother I was a good boy
Am G6
when they'll find me in the river
Am G6
tell my mother I was a good boy
G6
A good boy
Am
A good boy
How to play Joe
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 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.