Master Jack
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Intro
C C
[Refrão]
C F C C
It's a strange, strange world we live in, Master Jack, (Jack . . .),
C F C C
You taught me all I know and I'll never look back,
F G C C
It's a very strange world and I thank you, Master Jack, (Jack . . .).
[Verso 1]
F C
You took a coloured ribbon from out of the sky,
F C
And taught me how to use it as the years went by,
F C
Tie up all your problems and make them look neat,
F G G
And then to sell them to the people in the street.
[Refrão]
C F C Bb C
It's a strange, strange world we live in, Master Jack,
C F C Bb C
You taught me all I know and I'll never look back,
F G C Bb C
It's a very strange world and I thank you, Master Jack.
[Verso 2]
F C
I saw right through the way you started teaching me now,
F C
So, someday soon you could get to use me somehow,
F C
I thank you very much and know you've been very kind,
F G G
But I'd better move along before you change my mind.
[Refrão]
C F C Bb C
It's a strange, strange world we live in, Master Jack,
C F C Bb C
You taught me all I know and I'll never look back,
F G C Bb C
It's a very strange world and I thank you, Master Jack.
[Verso 3]
F C
You taught me all the things, the way you like them to be,
F C
But I'd like to see if any people agree,
F C
It's all very interesting, the way you disguise,
F G G
But I'd like to see the world through my own eyes.
Outro
C F C Bb C
It's a strange, strange world we live in, Master Jack,
C F C Bb C
No hard feelings if I never come back.
F G C Bb C
You're a very strange man and I thank you, Master Jack,
F G C Bb C
You're a very strange man and I thank you, Master Jack,
F G C Bb C
You're a very strange man, aren't you, Master Jack?
How to play Master Jack
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 C. 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.