Jokers Are Wild
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F F/E Dm F Bb Bb/A Gm
F F/E Dm F
She was the queen of my heart for awhile
Bb Bb/A Gm
Moonlight, satin and wine
F F/E Dm F Bb C
Holding the love of a woman much younger than I
F F/E Dm F
And I was king in her life for awhile
Bb Bb/A Gm
Love often changes it's mind
F F/E Dm F Bb C
I always thought that the king takes the queen every time
F
But jokers were wild
C F C
When jokers are wild
Dm
Kings can get lonely
F Bb Bb/A Gm F
The queen's gonna' hide that look in her eyes
C Bb Gm Dm Bb
You'll never see a heart goin' crazy
F C
But you'll lose a queen every time
F F/E Dm F Bb Bb/A Gm
The jokers are wild
F F/E Dm F
A promise can die in the cold light of day
Bb Bb/A Gm
Wishes don't always come true
F F/E Dm F Bb C
But how can it be that a king lost a queen to a fool?
F C
Jokers were wild
C F C
When jokers are wild
Dm F
Kings can get lonely
F Bb Gm F C
The queen's gonna' hide that look in her eyes
Bb Gm Dm Bb
You'll never see a heart goin' crazy
F C
But you'll lose a queen every time
F
The jokers are wild
C F
When jokers are wild
C Dm
Kings can get lonely
F Bb Gm F C
Queens gonna' hide that look in her eyes
Bb Gm Dm Bb
You'll never see a heart goin' crazy
F C
But you'll lose a queen every time
F
The jokers are wild
C F
Jokers are wild
F F/E Dm F Bb Bb/A Gm fade over jokers are wild
How to play Jokers Are Wild
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.