My Uncle
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Transcribed by: Ryan Giesecke
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Intro:
G A D A G A D A D
Verse 1:
G A D
A letter came today from my draftboard
D A
With tremblin hands I read the questionaire
G A D
It asked alot of questions 'bout my mama and my papa
A D
That ain't exactly what I call fair
[Refrão] G A D
So I'm headed for the nearest foreign border
D A
Vancouver might be just my kind of town
G A D
Cause they ain't got the kind of law and order
A D
That tends to keep a good man underground
Bridge:
G A D D A G A D A D (same as chorus)
Verse 2:
G A D
A sad old soldier once told me a story
A
About a battlefield that he was on
G A D
He said a man should never fight for glory
A D
I guess he knows what's right and what is wrong
CHORUS
BRIDGE
Verse 3:
G A D
Ya'll I don't know how much I owe my uncle
A
I expect that it's more than I can pay
G A D
He's askin' me to sign a three year contract
A D
I guess I'll catch the next bus out today
CHORUS (2X)
How to play My Uncle
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.