Old Dan Tucker
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: EbCapotraste: Sem capotraste
We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions
[Intro]
D# G# A# D#
D# G# A# D#
[Verse 1]
D# G#
Now Old Dan Tucker was a fine old man
A# D#
Washed his face in a frying pan
D# G#
Combed his hair with a wagon wheel
A# D#
And died with a toothache in his heel
[Chorus]
D# G#
Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker
A# D#
You're too late to get your supper
D# G#
Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker
A# D#
You're too late to get your supper
[Verse 2]
D# G#
Now Old Dan Tucker come to town
A# D#
Riding a billy goat, leading a hound
D# G#
The hound dog barked and billy goat jumped
A# D#
And landed old Tucker on a stump
[Chorus]
D# G#
Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker
A# D#
You're too late to get your supper
D# G#
Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker
A# D#
You're too late to get your supper
D# G#
Now Old Dan Tucker got drunk and fell
A# D#
In the fire and kicked up holy hell
D# G#
A red-hot coal got in his shoe
A# D#
And oh my Lord, the ashes flew
[Chorus]
D# G#
Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker
A# D#
You're too late to get your supper
D# G#
Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker
A# D#
You're too late to get your supper
D# G#
Now Old Dan Tucker come to town
A# D#
Swinging them ladies all around
D# G#
First to the right and then to the left
A# D#
Then to the girl that he loved best
[Chorus]
D# G#
Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker
A# D#
You're too late to get your supper
D# G#
Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker
A# D#
You're too late to get your supper
D# G#
Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker
A# D#
You're too late to get your supper
D# G#
Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker
A# D#
You're too late to get your supper
[Outro]
D# G# A# D#
D# G# A# D#
How to play Old Dan Tucker
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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.