Johnson City Blues
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse]
A
I went up on Lookout Mountain As far as I can see
A
I was lookin' for the woman made a monkey out of me
D
I come down to the depot
A
In time to catch a cannonball
A E7
Got the blues in Chattanooga
Eb D7 C#7 A
I won't be back 'til fall
[Verse]
A
Down in Memphis On East Main Street
A
I was watching everybody that I chance to meet
D
I saw my sweet daddy
A
Coming round a flat
E
He was dressed in a tailor made suit
Eb7 D7 C#7 A
And a John B Stetson hat
[Verse]
A
Daddy Sweet Daddy I know you're gonna quit me now
A
But I don't need no daddy no how
D
Oh it's trouble, trouble
A
Is all I ever find
E7
Goin back to Johnson City
Eb7 D7 C#7 A
Ought to worry you off my mind
[Verse]
A
Down in Nicaragua As far as I could go
A
Are the darnedest bunch of soldiers that you ever saw
D
On the Tennessee River
A
Down below the lock and dam
E7
I been lookin' for my good gal
Eb7 D7 C#7 A
Thinkin' she might be Miss Brown
[Verse]
A
Down in Johnson City For hospitality
A
Are the finest bunch of people in the State of Tennessee
D
I'm tired – of roamin'
A
Tired of Roaming this a way
E7
I'm Goin back to Johnson City
Eb7 D7 C#7 A
Go back and stay some day
How to play Johnson City Blues
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.