The Guernsey Kitchen Porter
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CAPO: 4
Intro: Am E Am E7 Am D Am E Am
verse 1:
E7 Am
Lord above, protect me from my family
E7
Do not let them get in touch with me
Am D
For I am bound to be a kitchen porter
Am E7 Am
Sure is a convenient thing to be
verse 2:
E7 Am
I don't mind the sweating and the screaming
E7
Gimme a room seven foot by three
Am D
For I have urgent business on the mainland
Am E7 Am
It sure is a convenient place to be
verse 3:
E7 Am
Every evening when my shift is over
E7
Scribble around a eucalyptus tree
Am D
It may not be the stairway up to heaven
Am E7 Am
But it sure is a convenient thing to be
Instrumental: Am E Am E7 Am D Am E Am
verse 4:
E7 Am
Do not give me 'Fair Thee Well St. Peter's Port'
E7
Do not give me Sarnia Cherie
Am D
For I have urgent business on the mainland
Am E7 Am
It sure is a convenient place to be
VERSE 5:
E7 Am
Long may I smell eucalyptus
E7
Keep those grasping hands across the sea
Am D
For I don't wish to face the inconvenience
Am E7 Am
When that urgent business catches up with me
OUTRO: Am E Am E7 Am D
Am E7 Am
Sure is a convenient place to be
How to play The Guernsey Kitchen Porter
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.