(whitej@lincoln.ac.nz) and typed up by me.
INTRO:
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2/4
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4/4
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VERSE:
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I was feeling lost and kind of ill So I wrote to God on my last dollar
bill
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My finances were nil Please God he-lp me
CHORUS:
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I'm so poor, Send me something to wear and something to eat, cos I
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want to cross over onto easy street, I want to cross over onto
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1,2,3. | 4. |
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ea-sy street ea-sy street
ALTERNATIVE FOR FIRST THREE BARS OF CHORUS:
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I'm so poor, Send me something to wear...
LYRICS:
I was feeling lost, and kind of ill
So I wrote to God on my last dollar bill
My finances were nil
Please God, help me
I'm so poor
Send me something to wear
And something to eat
'Cos I want to cross over onto easy street
(Yes) I want to cross over onto easy street
I think I can see you through this fog of doom
You look like the type that rides on a broom
But can you tell me where I can rent a room
Please God, help me
Walking through the park at half-past nine
I met a bum who was drinking cheap wine
He said "Here have some of mine"
Please God, help me
Mister it looks like you've got money alright
I just wish you hadn't asked me to spend the night
I guess I'll go without a fight
Please God, help me
How to play (whitej@lincoln.ac.nz) and typed up by me.
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.