The Jewel Of Abilene
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CAPO 3
A
Sister's tell Brother's and Mamma's warn your Men
E A
To keep a heart from breaking in Abilene again
A
There never was a lady so lovely and so mean
E A
As darling Esmeralda the Jewel of Abilene
A
Eyes that shown like emeralds and lips so Ruby Red
E A
She cut me cut me like the diamond and shimmered as I bled
A
There never was a lady so lovely and so mean
E A
As darling Esmeralda the Jewel of Abilene
D A
Alabaster shoulders and curls of river gold
D E
They decorate the maiden with the heart as black as coal-oal
A E A
hoo hoo hooooaah, ooh ooh oohdooodoo
A E A
hoo hoo hooooaah, ooh ooh oohdooodoo
D A
Alabaster shoulders and curls of river gold
D E
They decorate the maiden with the heart as black as coal-oal
A
So Sister's tell Brother's and Mamma's warn your Men
E A
To keep a heart from breaking in Abilene again
A
There never was a lady so lovely and so mean
E A
As darling Esmeralda the Jewel of Abilene
E A D A
Oh my darling Esmeralda the Jewel of Abileneeeene hee
How to play The Jewel Of Abilene
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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.