Thanks For Chicago Mr James
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Intro: G Em C D
verse 1
G Em
You always said I wouldn't stay
C G
I guess you saw the way before it all began
Em
I've always been a changin' train
C D
And when you think on this you might forgive me then
[Refrão]
Bb Gm
Thanks for Chicago Mr James
Eb Bb Ab F Bb
And all the shiny suits and all the shiny names
Gm
The things a country boy can't grace
Eb Bb
Without the look of shame upon a city face
Ab G
And you needed more than the smile I wore
verse 2
Em
You picked me up on my way down
C G
That dusty one horse town - I won't forget the jail
Em
The mayor's wife and Cadillac
C D
The sheriff on my back 'til you put up the bail
[Refrão]
Bb Gm
Thanks for Chicago Mr James
Eb Bb Ab F Bb
You got a lot of grace but you're an empty place
Gm
The dawn falls hard upon my face
Eb Bb
I'll move as I began through fields without a plan
B G#m
Thanks for Chicago Mr James
E B
That world of grey and gold that watched you growing old
G#m
The things I never saw I see
E B
To think that I'm still free and I'm not feeling cold
How to play Thanks For Chicago Mr James
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 G. 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.