Mr. Tinker
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Am G
Mr. Tinker was a tailor
F E D C Bb D#
And he had a neon sign above his door
Am G
And he cooked his meals and he tried to sleep
F E D C Bb D#
In a two room shack directly behind the store
G D# D#maj7
Above his dresser was a picture of his wife who passed awa-aa-ay
G D# D E
And next to that there was a picture of the boy who couldn’t sta-aa-ay
Mr. Tinker was a jealous man
And he never smiled to the people who came to the store
And he envied them for the lifes they lived and the fun they had
And the colorful things they wore
It isn’t easy for a tailor when there’s nothing left to sew
He wishes he could mend his life but then there’s no one left to show
Am G# G+ F#
Pa-pa-pa-para-pa-pa-pa, poor Mr. Tinker
Am G# G+ F#
Pa-pa-pa-para-pa-pa-pa, poor Mr. Tailor
Mr. Tinker was a tailor
And the tailor has a well respected trade
But who needs Mr. Tinker
When all the suits you buy are already made
Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa, poor Mr. Tinker
Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa, poor Mr. Tailor
by: José Duarte
jtduarte1@gmail.com
How to play Mr. Tinker
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.