The Hungry Klezmorim
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
Am
We took a car, we took a train
Am
And every little bit, oh every little bit
Am E
Was both the same
Gm Dm
The streets were gravelly and cracked, the sun spread blisters on our backs
Dm7b5 Cm Cm Em
My brother warned me: "Next town up, I think it's full of savages!"
Am
We used our thumbs and traded names
Am
And all the faces then, or at least most of them,
Am E
They seemed the same
Gm Dm
We woke up to the sun when it had gotten unavoidable
Dm7b5 Cm Cm E
Our empty satchels silent and our stomachs crumbling
[Bridge]
F Am Ammaj7
And oh how we can't win
| Dm |D#m7b5 | Em | E |
| F | % | C | % |
| Dm |D#m7b5 | Em | E |
[Chorus]
E C B E Am
We'll pull through I'm sure
[Verse 2]
Am
We saw the roof tops on a slope
Am
No sign of power lines, we ran through dandelions
Am E
And our feet smoked
[Verse]
Gm Dm
"I think I smell a feast", I yelled, my brother transfixed by the smell
Dm7b5 Cm Cm Em
Said nothing, but his parted lips, said he was in accord
Am
We heard the sound of violins
Am
Our hunger fiercely now piecing in paramount
Am E
To common sense
Gm Dm
A spitted goat was smoking, music rousing and provoking
Dm7b5 Cm Cm E
And our tired feet felt strength on wine, and made to move once more
[Bridge]
F Am Ammaj7
And oh how enchanting
| Dm |D#m7b5 | Em | E |
| F | % | C | % |
| Dm |D#m7b5 | Em | E |
| Dm | Em | Dm | Em |
| Dm | Em | E |
[Chorus]
E C B E Am
We'll leave here for sure
[Verse 3]
Am
And waking while the village slept,
Am
We made each little step, oh every little step,
Am E
Was our secret
Gm Dm
From house to house we filled our bags with all the music their town had
Dm7b5 Cm Cm Em
We snuck songs from their sleeping arms and from under their hands
Am
We took a car, we took a train
Am
And all the way we sang, and all the way
Am E
We sang their songs
Gm Dm
We left that village silent but for christenings and dying's
Dm7b5 Cm Cm E
But our family and friends have danced for days since we returned
[Bridge]
F Am Ammaj7
And oh how we danced and....
| Dm |D#m7b5 | Em | E |
| F | % | C | % |
| Dm |D#m7b5 | Em | E |
[Chorus]
E C B E Am
We'll be a hit for sure!
How to play The Hungry Klezmorim
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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.