Me And Bobby Mcgee
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Intro
| G | G | | |
[Verso 1]
G G
Busted flat in Baton Rouge, headed for a train
G D
And feeling nearly faded as my jeans
D D
Bobby thumbed a diesel down just before it rained
D G
It took us all the way to New Orleans.
[Verso 2]
G G
I took my harpoon out of my dirty red bandana
G C
I was blown sad when Bobby sang the blues
C
With their windshield wipers slappin time
G
With Bobby clappin hands with mine
D D
They sang every song their driver knew.
[Refrão]
C G
Freedom's just another word for "nothin left to lose"
D C G
Nothing it ain't worth nothing but it's free
C G
But feeling good was easy, Lord, when Bobby sang the blues
D D
Feeling good was good enough for me
D G
Good enough for me and my Bobby McGee
[Verso 3]
G G
From the coal mines of Kentucky to the California sun
G D
Bobby shared the secrets of my soul
D
They're standing right beside me, lord,
D
Through everything I've done ,
D G
And every night you've kept me from the cold
[Verso 4]
G G
Yes, I found me Salinas, Lord, I let her slip away
G C
Looking for my home I hope to find
C G
And I'll trade all my tomorrows for one single yesterday,
D D
Holdin Bobby's body next to mine.
[Refrão]
C G
Freedom's just another word for "nothin left to loose"
D C G
Nothing left it's all she left for me
C G
Feeling good was easy, Lord, when Bobby sang the blues
D D
Funny that was good enough for me
D G
Good enough for me and my Bobby McGee
Interlude
| Bb | Bb | G | G |
[Refrão]
C G
Freedom's just another word for nothing left to loose
D C G
Nothing that's all she left for me
C G
Feeling good was easy, Lord, when Bobby sang the blues
D D
Buddy that was good enough for me
D G
Good enough for me and my Bobby McGee
{G} {G}
Bobby McGee
How to play Me And Bobby Mcgee
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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.