St James Infirmary
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
Am F Am F
Am F Am F
It was down in Old Joe's Bar-room
Am F C E
On the corner above the stairs
Am F Am
and the drinks were served as usual
F E Am
And the same old crowd was there
Am F Am
On my left was old Joe Mac Kennedy
F C E
His eyes were blood-shot red
Am F Am
And he gazed at the crowd above him
F E Am
And these are the words he said
Am F Am
I went down to St. James Infirmary
F C E
and saw my baby there
Am F Am
Stretched out on an marble table
F E Am
So pale, so cold, so fair
Am F Am
Well, I asked to see the doctor,
F C E
Oh, she's heading down, he said,
Am F Am
Went back to see my baby,
F E Am
my baby, my baby is dead
Am F Am
Let her go, let her go, oh, God bless her
F C E
Wherever she may be
Am F Am
There never will be another like her
F E Am
Never be another for me
Am F Am
Well, now you've heard my story
F C E
I take a little shot of booze
Am F
And if any one should ask you
F E Am
I've got the St. James Infirmary Blues
Am F Am
Let her go, let her go, oh, God bless her
F C E
Wherever she may be
Am F Am
There never will be another like her
F E Am
Never be another for me
How to play St James Infirmary
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 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.