Licking Stick - James Brown

Licking Stick

View chords used in this chart
u=upstroke
 
-rhythm pattern throughout whole song:
w/ clean guitar
 
D#9 F9 D#9 D#9 D#9 D#9
 
D u D
E :----6/8\6-------6-6-6-----6-6--6--6--6-6---|
B :----6/8\6-------6-6-6-----6-6--6--6--6-6---|
G :----6/8\6-------6-6-6-----6-6--6--6--6-6---|
D :----5/7\5-------5-5-5-----5-5--5--5--5-5---|
A :-------------------------------------------|
E :-------------------------------------------|
 
-song structure:
 
intro: play 2x rhythm pattern
 
chorus
 
verse 1
 
chorus
 
verse 2 and 3
 
chorus (fade out)
 
***************Enjoy!***************
 
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How to play Licking Stick

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is D#9. 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.

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