The Okie From Muskogees Comin Home
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[Intro]
| Eb | Eb | Eb | Eb
[Verse 1]
Eb
Well, me and Roy Nichols
Ab
And a couple other fellows in the band
Bb
We got to talking it over
Eb
Thought we'd take off a little time, if we can
Eb
I don't mean to say I'm quitting
G Cm
I'm just tired of making love to a telephone
F Eb
I'm coming home, if I can find me a flight this morning, man
Bb Eb
The Okie from Muskogee's coming home
[Instrumental Break]
| Eb | Eb | Ab | Ab |
| Bb | Bb | Eb | Eb |
| Eb | G | Cm | F |
| Eb | Bb | Eb | Eb
[Verse 2]
Eb
It has been twenty years of traveling
Ab
Twenty years of living out on the road
Bb
Learning these chords and learning these songs
Eb
And paying up all these dues they said I owe
Eb
And I may always be a rambler
G Cm
And never lose the urge to roam
F Eb
I'm coming home, if I can find me a flight this morning, man
Bb Eb
The Okie from Muskogee's coming home
[Outro]
| Eb | Eb | Ab | Ab |
| Bb | Bb | Eb | Eb |
| Eb | G | Cm | F |
| Eb | Bb |
(fade out)
How to play The Okie From Muskogees Comin Home
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.