Red Liquorice - The Tale Of Emmett Till
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Am x4
[Verse 1]
A C G
Here is a story of a young man,
A C G
Lost all in the Money, with Mose Wright and Uncle Sam
A C G
Never been superstitious, but where the Crow Flies
A C
You best run from Money
G
Cause in Money it’s hard to Hide
[Chorus]
Dm
Red the Tallahatchi River
Am Em
White water that’ll make you shiver
Am
Blue is the night that stood so still
Dm
Red flag that stands to deliver
Am Em
White hands that’ll make you quiver
Am
Blue is the Boy named Emmett Till
[Verse 2]
A C G
When you’re hard in the Money, be careful where you buy
A C G
When you whistle a Carol, be weary of the Line
A C G
Cause it ain’t that’a windy, where a thing will blow away
A C
And the Tyrants in Bryant’s
G
Seem to always get there way
[Chorus]
Dm
Red the Tallahatchi River
Am Em
White water that’ll make you shiver
Am
Blue is the night that stood so still
Dm
Red flag that stands to deliver
Am Em
White hands that’ll make you quiver
Am
Blue is the Boy named Emmett Till
[Instrumental]
A C G x4
[Verse 3]
A C G
It’s hard to remember, when it’s easy to forget -
A C G
what happened in Money and when it suits - to live without regret
A C G
So when you’re in Mississippi, be sure to bow your head
A N.C
For all that is living yeah, for all that is dead
[Verse 4]
A C G
No trace of a face, Mamie let those people see
A C G
What we can be, and what we truly can be
A C G
You got the picture, boy don’t you look away
A C G
Cause we’re in the Money right now, but Money ain’t here to stay
[Chorus]
Dm
Red the Tallahatchi River
Am Em
White water that’ll make you shiver
Am
Blue is the night that stood so still
Dm
Red flag that stands to deliver
Am Em
White hands that’ll make you quiver
Am
Blue is the Boy named Emmett Till
How to play Red Liquorice - The Tale Of Emmett Till
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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.