Josephine
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[Refrão]C C7
ease me down josephine
F C
got something that makes me want to stay
F C Am
you know id never lead you blind or astray
F G7 C
just ease me down my sweet josephine
C C7
take me out in the yard
F C
and lay me down half past eight
F C Am
go to the gardens through that bright colored gate
F G7
just ease your body next to mine
Chorus
C C7
its cigarettes and whiskey at dawn
F C
and apples and oranges at noon
F C Am
yes its summertime in the city and we'll be leaving soon
F G7
im going to carolina to rest my bones
How to play Josephine
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.