The Ballad Of Bull Ramos
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Capo 2
Intro: A G Bm Dm7
A G Bm Dm7
Drive a great big truck
A G Bm Dm7
When I'm old, when I'm old
A G Bm Dm7
Haul the wrecks down to the wreck-yard
C E
Help the boys unload
A G Bm Dm7
Keep my hair nice and long
A G Bm Dm7
Because I can, because I can
A G Bm Dm7
Any of my old friends who have no place to turn to
A G Bm Dm7
They know to call me, any time they come through
Fm A
Never die, never die
D
Stand with a bullwhip in my hand
A G
And rise, rise
D
In the desert sand
A G Bm Dm7 x2
A G Bm Dm7
Work days, work nights
A G Bm Dm7
Finally get laid off
A G Bm Dm7
By a piece of broken glass
C E
On the floor of the shop
C#m A
And the doctor recognizes me
C#m A
As the operating theater goes dim
C#m A
Aren't you that old wrestler with the bullwhip?
D E
Yes sir, that's me, I'm him!
A G Bm Dm7 x2
A G Bm Dm7
Get around fine on one leg
A G Bm Dm7
Lose a kidney, then go blind
A G Bm Dm7
Sit on my porch in Houston
A G Bm Dm7
Let the good times dance across my mind
Fm A
Never die, never die
D
Stand with a bullwhip in my hand
A G
And rise, rise
D
Surrounded by friends
A G Bm Dm7 x3
A G Bm - hold
How to play The Ballad Of Bull Ramos
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.