Miseryn - Janis Joplin
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C#m
I've been misery 'n,
Abm
Ever since my daddy gone, yeah.
B C#m
I've been, honey, I've been misery 'n, yes I have, now.
Abm
Ever since my, since my daddy gone, gone, gone.
 
A
But I believe that it won't,
 
Baby, it won't be too long,
E Ab7 C#m
If I just could hang on,
F#
Yeah, until my, till my misery
B B7
Will all be gone.
 
B
Whoa, I said my rooms, you know,
C#m
They're so empty, empty, empty, empty, empty.
Abm
Filled up with sadness, sometimes, yeah.
B C#m
My rooms are so empty, empty, empty, empty.
Abm
Child, filled up with sadness, honey, sometimes, sometimes.
A
Oh well it just, it just moves in,
E Ab7 C#m
Like the fog rolls in.
F#
And I find I, well I can't see you, baby,
B B7
For my tears.

How to play Miseryn

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is C#m. 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.

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