Old Adam
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse]
C Em C Em
I'm so sorry for old Adam,
C Em C E Dm G Dm G
Just as sorry as can be;
Dm G Dm G
For he never had no mammy
C Em C Em
For to hold him on her knee.
[Verse 2]
C Em C Em
For he never had no childhood,
C Em C E Dm G Dm G
Hangin’ round the cabin door,
Dm G Dm G
And he never had no daddy
C Em C Em
For to tell him all he know (pronounced Nor)
[Verse 3]
C Em C Em
And I've always had the feelin'
C Em C E Dm G Dm G
He'd a let that apple be,
Dm G Dm G
If he'd only had a mammy
C Em C Em
For to hold him on her knee.
How to play Old Adam
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.