Mr Webster
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Intro: Em
#1.
Em B Em
Everyone in town knew Mr. Webster.
G Em
He worked at the bank for forty years.
A
And each week Mr. Frizby made his check out..
Em A
for sixty-eight dollars clear.
Bridge:
D G Am7 G
And through the years he thwarted twenty-seven
D Em
robberies..and each time Frizby promised him
Ab A
a raise.
#2.
A
They gave a retirement party for Mr. Webster.
Em A
Everyone from the bank was there.
A
They had a cake and flowers ordered special..
Em B
and Frizby had a speech prepared.
Bridge:
D G
And a little white box that held a watch with this
D G Ab
inscription, "To Mr. Webster, with regards."
INTERLUDE: A E A E A E
#3.
Em A E
Then came the telegram from Mr. Webster.
Am7 Em A
Said, "Sorry...stop...cannot attend.
Em A
I've flown away and taken all your money.
Em A
Wish you were here to help me spend."
OUTRO:
Dm G A D
And one by one all the people left the party.
G Ab
And Mr. Frizby locked the door.
How to play Mr Webster
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.