Joker And The Thief
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Intro
C5 D5
F5 G5
D5 F5 G5
D5
I said the joker is a wanted man
He makes his way all across the land
I see him sifting through the sand
F5
So I'll tell you all the story
G5 D5
About the joker and the thief in the night
D5
He's always laughing in the midst of power
Are we living in the final hour
There is always sweet and sour
F5 G5 D5
So we are not going home
D C
Can you see the joker flying over
D C
As she's standing in the field of clover
F
Watching out everyday
G
I wonder what would happen if he took her away
D5
D5
What you see well you might not know
You get the feelin' comin' after the glow
The vagabond is moving slow
F5
So I'll tell you all the story
G5 D5
About the joker and the thief in the night
D5
All the people that you see in the night
Hold their dreams up to the light
The wildebeest is searching for sight
F5 G5 D5
And we are not going home
D C
Can you see the joker flying over
D C
As she's standing in the field of clover
F
Watching out everyday
G
I wonder what would happen if he took her away
D C
F G
D C
F G
D5 F5 G5
D5
D5
I said the joker is a wanted man
He makes his way all across the land
See him sifting through the sand
F5 G5
So I'll tell you all the story 'bout the joker and the thief
F5 G5
I said, I'll tell you all the story 'bout the joker and the thief
F5 G5
I said, I'll tell you all the story 'bout the joker and the thief
D5
In the night
How to play Joker And The Thief
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C5. 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.