Memphis Flu
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[Verso 1]
Bb Eb Bb
1929 pretty women, men are dying
Bb
Call the nurse
Bb
Call the doctor
F
Call the priest
Bb
Because they killed the rich and poor
Eb
And theyll surely kill us all
Bb F
If we dont turn away from our shame
[Verso 2]
Eb Bb
Hospital I lie and I know Ill surely die
Bb F
But I dont want to die
F
Please dont die
Bb
Memphis Flu is in your bed
Eb Bb
And it will surely kill you dead
Bb F Bb
If we dont turn away from our shame
[Verso 3]
Bb
The nurse came to my bed
Eb Eb
And she dropped my medicine
Bb
Told my partner
Bb
Please try and go
F
Get me some more
F
(Get me some more!)
Bb
Well we're in the devil's book
Eb Bb
And he won't need no second look
Bb F Bb
If we don't turn away from our shame
Eb
[Ponte]
Bb
And the preacher's is in my room
Bb F
And he's singing my last prayer
Bb
Memphis Flu is in my bed
Eb Bb
And it will surely kill me dead
Bb F Bb
If we dont turn away from our shame
{Instrumental}
Bb Eb Bb F Bb Eb Bb F Bb
[Verso 4]
Bb Eb Bb
1929 pretty women, men are dying
Bb
Call the nurse
Bb
Call the doctor
F
Call the priest
Bb
Well we're in the devil's book
Bb Eb
He won't need no second look
Bb F Bb
If we don't turn away from our shame
[Verso 5]
Eb
Hospital I lie
Bb
And I know I'll surely die
Bb F
But I don't want to die (Please don't die!)
Bb
Memphis Flu is at our door
Bb Eb Bb
And it will surely kill the rich and poor
Bb F Bb
If we don't turn away from our shame
Outro
Bb Eb Bb F Bb Eb Bb F Bb
(Fade Out)
How to play Memphis Flu
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.