Rockin' Chair
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D D9 D9/4 D9 D7/9 G G6 Gm7 Edim
Ol' rock - in' chair's got me, my cane by my side;
D F#m B7 E7 A7 Edim
Fetch me that gin, son, 'fore I tan your hide.
Bm F#7 Bm7 F#7 Bm7 C#7 F#7
Can't get from this cabin, go no where
E7 Bm7/5- E7
Just sit me here grabbin'
A7 A7/5+ D
At the flies 'round my rockin' chair.
Bridge:
D7 Fdim D9 D7 D7 Fdim D9 D7
My dear old Aunt Harriet -- in Hea - ven she be --
C#7 F#m B7 E7 Bm7/5- A7 E7 A7
Send me sweet chariot, for the end of that trouble I see.
D D9 D9/4 D9 D7/9 G G6 Gm7 Edim
Ol' rock - in' chair gets it; judgment day is here,
D F#m Bm7 G Gdim Edim D
Chained to my old rock - in' chair.
How to play Rockin' Chair
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.