Wild Bill Jones
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: 2nd traste
This version of the song uses the same progression throuout the entire thing.
Play this progression 2x per verse singing 1 line per walk.
[Entire Song]
e|---0---0---0---0---0---0---------------------------------0---0---0---0---0---0---0---------------------|
B|---1---1---1---1---1---1---------------------------------1---1---1---1---1---1---1---------------------|
G|---2---2---2---2---2---2---------------------------------2---2---2---2---2---2---2-------0-------------|
D|---2---2---2---2---2---2-----------0-------------0-2-----2---2---2---2---2---2---2---0-2---2-----------|
A|-0-------0-------0-------0---0-3-----3-0-----0-3-----3-0-------0-------0-------0---3---------3-5b6r5-3-|
E|-----0-------0-------0-----3---------------3---------------0-------0-------0---------------------------|
[Verse 1]
As I went down for to take a little walk
I came upon that Wild Bill Jones
He was a walking and a talking by my true lover’s side
And I bid him to leave her alone
[Verse 2]
He said my age is twenty-one
Too old to be controlled
I pulled my revolver from my side
And I destroyed that poor boy’s soul
[Verse 3]
He reeled and he staggered, and he fell to the ground
And then he gave one dying moan
He wrapped his arms around my little girl’s neck
Saying honey won’t you take me home
[Verse 4]
So put them handcuffs on me boys
And lead me to that freight car gate
I have no friends or relations there
No-one for to go my bail
[Verse 5]
So pass around that old long necked bottle
And we’ll all go on a spree
For today was the last of that Wild Bill Jones
And tomorrow will be the last of me
[Verse 6]
They sent me to prison for twenty long years
This poor boy longs to be free
But Wild Bill Jones and that long-necked bottle
Have been the ruin of me
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| r Release
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How to play Wild Bill Jones
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.
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.