Memphis
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
G D Am C
I just got out of the Memphis jail and back home I found a whole new hell
G D Am C
I found my woman out of love and deep in the lust of another man's touch
G D Am C
So I ran outside into the rain, I never knew a boy could know so much pain
G D Am C
I went back inside and I got my gun, I loaded up two barrels and I gave them each one so
[Chorus]
G D Am G D C G D Am G D
Take me back to Memphis, take me back tonight, take me back to Memphis, Lord I want to
C
die
[Instrumental]
G D Am C x2
[Verse 2]
G D Am C
The cops knock on my door, I know it's them, I put on my jacket and I let them in
G D Am C
The judge found me guilty of murder one and he sentenced me to die with the rising sun
G D Am C
The warden came to say goodbye and the preacher came, read me my last rites
G D Am C
They asked anything to say before we go, I stood up and said yes, take me home
[Chorus]
G D Am G D C G D Am G D
Take me home to Memphis, take me home tonight, take me home to Memphis, Lord I want to
C
die
How to play Memphis
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.