Jos Lament
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G Em
I stayed away so long Jo
G Em
Don't think that I could come back
G Em
You're doin' so well without me girl
G D G
You'd laugh if you'd know'd where I'm at
G Em
You knew me when it was all my world
G Em
Somehow it's all passed me by
G Em
But don't let on to my friends Jo dear
G D G
That things ain't turned out as planned
C G
You bore my child then I left you aside
G Em
I don't expect you to forgive
G Em
But Jo I can say in a funny old way
G D G
I was sure that I had it made
G Em
I still possess a photograph
G Em
My memory to refresh
G Em
But fade it may Jo I can say
G D G
I was sure that I had it made
C G
You bore my child then I left you aside
G Em
I don't expect you to forgive
G C6
But now I'm not so young and I'm so afraid
G D G
To sleep alone for the rest of my days
How to play Jos Lament
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.