Organ Grinder Blues
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
ORGAN GRINDER
[Intro]
G C G
[Verse]
G
Organ grinder, organ grinder
C G
Organ grinder play that melody
D C G
Won’t you take your organ and grind some more for me D
G
Come on and grind it North, Come on and grind it North
C G
And you can grind it South and you can grind it East and West
D C G D
But when you grind it slow … that’s when Mama lies it the best
(Solo same as verse) (Goes into a mini solo)
G
Organ grinder, organ grinder
C G
You don’t have to pass your hat no more
D C G D
Cos, you’re the grinder I’ve been waiting for.
G
Well organ grinder, well organ grinder
C G
Well your sweet music it seems to ease my mind
D C G F#/G
Because it’s not your organ… but it’s the way that you grind.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bFlqTOOUjs&t=9s
How to play Organ Grinder Blues
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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.