Levon
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F Bb/F F Bb
F
Levon wears his war wound like a crown. He calls his child Jesus
C/E Dm Am Bb
Gm7
cause he likes the name and he sends him to the finest school in
town.
Levon, Levon likes his money. He makes a lot they say
Spends his days counting in a garage by the motorway.
Am Dm Bb
F/A
He was born a pauper to a pawn on a Christmas day when the New York Times
Gm7 F Bb F/A
Gm7
said God is dead and war's begun. Alvin Tostig has a son today. And he
shall be
Bb F/A Bb
Levon and he shall be a good man. And he shall be Levon. in tradition with
the
F/A Bb
F/A Bb
family plan and he shall be Levon. And he shall be a good man. He shall
be
C7sus C7 F Bb/F F Bb/F
Levon.
Levon sells cartoon ballons in town. His fam'ly bus'ness thrives.
Jesus blows up balloons all day. Sits on the porch swing watching them
fly. And
Jesus, he wants to go to Venus. Leave Levon far behind. Take a balloon
and go sailing, while Levon, Levon slowly dies...
How to play Levon
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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.