Way Downtown
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F C
Way downtown just fooling around
G7 C
They took me to the jail
F C
Oh me and it's oh my
G7 C
No one to go my bail
F C
It was late last night when Willie came home
G7 C
I heard him a-rapping on the door
F C
He's a slipping and a sliding with them new shoes on
G7 C
Momma said Willie don't you rap no more
F C
Way downtown just fooling around
G7 C
They took me to the jail
F C
Oh me and it's oh my
G7 C
No one to go my bail
F C
I wish I was over at my sweet Sally's house
G7 C
Sitting in that big armed chair
F C
One arm around this old guitar
G7 C
And the other one around my dear
F C
Way downtown just fooling around
G7 C
They took me to the jail
F C
Oh me and it's oh my
G7 C
No one to go my bail
F C
Now it’s one old shirt is bout all that I got
G7 C
And a dollar is all that I crave
F C
I brought nothing with me into this old world
G7 C
Ain't gonna take nothing to my grave
F C
Way downtown just fooling around
G7 C
They took me to the jail
F C
Oh me and it's oh my
G7 C
No one to go my bail
How to play Way Downtown
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.