Just A Baby
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste:
4th traste
[Verse]
C Am
When I was just a baby
C
My mama told me, "Son,
Am
Always be a baby,
Don't ever be a gun"
F
But I shot a man in Reno,
G
Just to watch him die
C
I hang my head and cry
[Chorus]
C Am
When I was just a baby
F
When I was just a boy
G
I shot a man in Reno
C
I was just a baby boy
[Verse]
C Am
I hear the train a-comin'
C
I hear that railroad train
Am
It's probably a good train
My mama was a train
F
But I'm stuck in baby prison,
G
I know I can't be free
C
I hang my head and pee
[Chorus]
C Am
When I was just a baby
F
When I was just a train
G
I shot a train!
Bb
But that train was just a car
[Bridge]
C
I'm probably drinkin' coffee
Bb
Just a baby drinking coffee
Always drinking coffee,
C
And smoking big cigars!
[Verse]
C Am
Well if they freed me from this prison
F
Well if I was a car
G
I bet I'd be a good car
C
And that's what tortures me
[Chorus]
C Am
When I was just a baby
F
When I was just a boy
G
My mama shot a man in Reno
C
I was just a baby boy
[Chorus]
C Am
When I was just a baby
F
When I was just a train
G
I shit my pants
C
I was just a baby boy
How to play Just A Baby
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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.