Livin On The Bayou
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Intro: Em riff (x2)
verse 1
Em A G Em
in a backwater town, close to Baton Rouge
Em A G Em
theres a creole wh,o singing the blues
Em A G Em
saxaphone man, playng a line
C D Em
hes blowin those notes, six eight time
G A Em
livin on a bayou
G A Em
livin on a bayou
Em intro riff x 2
Em A G Em
river boat man, got a gator tooth ring
Em A G Em
he dont read the news, it dont tell him anything
Em A G Em
go to the dinner, get some greasy greens
C D Em
gumbo stew , rice and greens
G A Em
livin on a bayou
G A Em
livin on a bayou
Solo
Em A G Em A G Em G A Em C D Em
Em intro riff x2
Em A G Em
on the edge of town, by the old cafe
Em A G Em
the blind street singer, you gotta hear him play
Em A G Em
madam hoodoo, will read your palm
C D Em
what shes gonna tell ya, will do no harm
G A Em
livin on a bayou
G A Em
livin on a bayou
G A Em
livin on a bayou
G A Em
livin on a bayou
Em intro riff x2
Solo
Em
How to play Livin On The Bayou
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 Em. 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.