Rusty Old Halo
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This is the work of Tim Ausburn. This is the way I remember the song from
the late 1950's as done by Bill Carlisle.
RUSTY OLD HALO Written by Bob Merrill
(C) I know a man, rich as a king,
(G7) Still he just won't give his (C) neighbor a thing,
His day will come, (F) I'll make a bet,
(G7) He'll get to Heaven and here's what he'll (C) get;
Chorus:
(C) A rusty old halo, and a (G7) skinny white (C) cloud,
Some (G7) second hand wings, full of (C) patches,
Rusty old halo, (F) skinny white cloud,
A (G7) robe that's so wooley it (C) scratches.
(C) While you're on earth , shine like a star,
(G7) Brighten the corner where- (C) -ever you are,
Doin' the best, (F) that you can do,
(G7) That way you're sure that they'll never hand (C) you;
Repeat chorus:
How to play Rusty Old Halo
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 C. 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.