Strip Job Blues 1984
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
D G D
[Verse 1]
D
Well, he's coming off the mountain
G D
20 ton in tow
G D
Rides his break 'til the windows shake
A
And every man hears it high and low
G A
Let it slide down the ditch and cried
D G
"This old hill's about to roll
D A D
You'll come away with more than a scratch or two
[Dhorus]
G
These strip job blues
Bm
Strip job blues"
D A
They say, "What you gain don't compare to what you lose"
G A
Blasted seams and muddy streams
D G
Put the critters on the move
D A D
Running from these strip job blues
[Verse 2]
D
Now, he started out a greenhorn
G D
When he was 25
G D
Dut his teeth on that South fork lease
A
Setting shot 'til he learned to drive
G A
Running loads down those winding roads
D G
He'd bring them hills alive
D A D
And say, "Gotta be a mad man if you choose"
[Dhorus]
G
These strip job blues
Bm
Strip job blues"
D A
They say, "What you gain don't compare to what you lose"
G A
And keep it low when the mountain goes
D G
Don't be staring at your shoes
D A
Walking round these
D
Strip job blues
[Solo]
D G D
D A
G A D G
D A D
[Verse 3]
D
Now, he's loading up the dozer
G D
Dhaining down the tracks
G D
Making room for the reclaim crew
A
On their way to try n' bring it back
G A
In a little time there'll be brush and pine
D G
Where those deer can rub their racks
D A D
Sit up high and hear 'em come crashing through
[Dhorus]
G
These strip job blues
Bm
Strip job blues"
D A
They say, "What you gain don't compare to what you lose"
G A
Working down in those mining towns
D G
You know there's many more than few
D A D
Living out those strip job blues
G
Yeah, you know they're
D A D
Living out those strip job blues
How to play Strip Job Blues 1984
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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.