Just Bummin' Around
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[Intro]d: G Em7 G Gdim D G Gdim D D7M
A7 Em7 A7/13- D6 A7 A7/13- D6
I got an old slouch hat,
B7 Cdim Em7 A7 Em7 A7
Got my roll on my shoulder
Em7 A7 Em7 Cdim A7
I'm as free as a breeze and do as I please,
Em7 A7 A7/13- D6 Cdim A7
Just a bummin' around.
A Em7 A7/13- D6 A7 A7/13- D6
Got a million friends,
B7 Cdim Em7 A7 Em7 A7
Don't feel any older
Em7 A7 Em7 Cdim A7
Got nothin' to lose, not even the blues,
Em7 A7 A7/13- D6 D Am7 D7
Just a bummin' around.
Bridge:
G Em7 G Gdim D G Gdim D D7M D7
Whenever worries start to botherin' me “start botherin' me”
E7 B7 E7 Cdim E7 B7 E7 Cdim A7 Em7 Cdim A7
I grab my coat, my old slouch hat, hit the trail again,
A7M A7
You see
A Em7 A7/13- D6 A7 A7/13- D6
I ain't got a dime,
B7 Cdim Em7 A7 Em7 A7
Don't care where I'm goin'
Em7 A7 Em7 Cdim A7
I'm as free as a breeze an' do as I please,
Em7 A7 A7/13- D6
Just a bummin' around.
How to play Just Bummin' Around
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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.