Reefer Man
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F F7 Bb Bb7 F C7 F
F
Oh, have you ever met that funny reefer man?
F C7
Have you ever met that funny reefer man?
F F7
If he says he swam to China,
Bb Bbm
And he'll sell you South Carolina,
F C7 F
Then you know you're talkin' to that reefer man
F
Have you ever met that funny reefer man?
F C7
Have you ever met that funny reefer man?
F F7
If he says he walks the ocean,
Bb Bbm
Any time he takes the notion,
F C7 F
Then you know you're talkn' to the reefer man
F
Have you ever met this funny reefer man?
F C7
Oh, baby baby baby reefer man
F F7
If he trades you dimes for nickles
Bb Bbm
And calls watermelons "pickles,"
F C7 F
Then you know you're talkin' to that reefer man
F
Have you ever met the funny reefer man?
F C7
Have you ever met the funny reefer man?
F F7
If he takes a sudden mania,
Bb Bbm
Wants to give you Pennsylvania,
F C7 F
Then you know you're talkin' to the reefer man
F
Have you ever met the funny reefer man?
F C7
Have you ever met the funny reefer man?
F F7
If he says Wall Street is panicked
Bb Bbm
Cause he won't sell the Atlantic,
F C7 F
Then you know you're talkin' to that reefer man
F F# g Eb7 (Crescendo)
G# G#7 C# C#7 G# Eb7 G# (Intro pattern)
G F# F F# F E (Exit chords)
How to play Reefer Man
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.