The Folker
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verse 1
G Em
Well, my name is "Fingers Murphy" but my story's seldom told
D D7 D G
I massacre folk music with a yard of German plywood and a plectrum
Em D C G
I do requests-just the ones that have two chords in, And I disregard the rest
D D7 D G
Na na nya na na na na na na nya
verse 2
G Em
Well, I stand on stage the hero a martyr to me trade
D D7 D G
And carry the reminders of all the gigs I've played in like the Irish Club-in Luton
Em D C G
Where I fled in mortal fear-with the imprint of a Guinness bottle stamped across my ear
D D7 D G
Na na nya na na na na na na nya
verse 3
G Em
Seeking twenty with expenses I went looking for a gig
D D7 D G
Got no offers--just a come on from a groupie up in Neasden
Em D C G
I do declare--I was feeling rather randy so I had her then and there
D D7 D G
Na na nya na na na na na na nya
[Refrão]
Em D
Na na na-ya (Tshhhh...) Na na na na na na na-ya
Em D G
Na na na-ya (Tshhhh...) Na na na na na na na-ya
Em D
Na na na-ya (Tshhhh...) Na na na na na na na-ya
Em D G
Na na na-ya (Tshhhh...) Na na na na na na na-ya
verse 4
G Em
Well, I've sung the full tradition with my finger in my ear
D D7 D G
Cause half the stuff I'm singin'-I just can't bear to hear-it's a load of cobblers
Em D C G
Bar after bar--to the rhythm of an out of tune Japanese guitar
D D7 D G
Na na nya na na na na na na nya
Verse 5
G Em
Well, I met this great guitarist-I asked him for advice
D D7 D G
But the message that he gave me--wasn't very nice or even civil
Em D C G
Stick it where--and if I did how could I tune it with it stuck way up there
D D7 D G
Na na nya na na na na na na nya
[Refrão]
Em D
Na na na-ya (Tshhhh...) Na na na na na na na-ya
Em D G
Na na na-ya (Tshhhh...) Na na na na na na na-ya
Em D
Na na na-ya (Tshhhh...) Na na na na na na na-ya
Em D G
Na na na-ya (Tshhhh...) Na na na na na na na-ya
How to play The Folker
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.