Mr Usher (on His Way To Town)
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Gm Cm7
The shutters close when he's around
Dm7 D7 Gm G7
The children shut their eyes in fear of what they must surmise
Cm7 D7 Gm Eb7
When all the gentlemen hang their heads down, down, down
G# D7 Gm
Yeah Mr. Usher's on his way to town
Cm7
He keeps his sights set straight and true
Dm7 D7
His idle hands wont flit or flutter
Gm G7
Never does he slip or stutter
Cm7 D7 Gm Eb7
Still his mind is menacing away
G# D7 Gm
Yeah Mr. Usher's on the prowl today
Cm7
He needn't dirty up his hands
Dm7 D7
He'll twist your heart until you're manic
Gm G7
Lost in endless streams of panic
Cm7 D7 Gm Eb7
Pray you're not the one he finds
G# D7 Gm
If Mr. Usher's got you on his mind
Gm7
Any time a plan will get a bit off track
C7add9/G
He's the only one who can bring it back
F7 Gm (descending bass notes)
The main manipulator yeah the wolf who leads the pack
Gm7
You better lock your doors and shut your windows tight
C7add9/G
Pull the shades down and turn off the lights
F7
Always be the hand that meets the teeth that bite
D7
Because if he has no use for you
Gm F#aug Bb/F Em7(5b) Cm/Eb Gm/D A/C# D
He'll take you to the river
x2
Gm Cm7
He'll have you hanging by a string
Dm7 D7
Or noose if he prefers you perish
Gm G7
All your dreams become nightmarish
Cm7 D7 Gm Eb7
If you block his path or plan
G# D7 Gm
Yeah Mr. Usher always gets his man
G# D7 Gm
Yeah Mr. Usher always gets his man
G# D7 Gm6/9
Yeah Mr. Usher always gets his man
How to play Mr Usher (on His Way To Town)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.