Wisdom Woman
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[Verso 1]
F C
Way downtown where the trucks roll by
F
Thought I heard my baby sigh
C
It’s a restless world all tattered and torn
F
Death comes without warning.
[Verso 2]
F C
It’s a house of cards all ready to fall
F
Money makes beggars of us all
C
I lit a match see if I can see
F
Is the gas tank full or empty
[Verso 3]
F C
I bid farewell to the ghosts inside
C
I went down to the river to see my bride
Bb F
You know, you know, you know, you know, you know
C7 C F
She knows, she knows, she knows, she knows, she knows
Bb F
You know, you know, you know, you know, you know
C7 C F
She knows, she knows, she knows, she knows, she knows
[Verso 4]
F C
She’s radiant as the bright sunrise
F
She’s got the moonlight dancing in her eyes
C
She comes to me at the break of day
F
Chasing all my cares and fears away
F C
Talking about my wisdom woman
F
Talking about my wisdom girl
F C
Talking about my wisdom woman
F
Talking about my wisdom girl
Bb F
You know, you know, you know, you know, you know
C7 C F
She knows, she knows, she knows, she knows, she knows
Bb F
You know, you know, you know, you know, you know
C7 C F
She knows, she knows, she knows, she knows, she knows
Solo
F C C7 F
[Verso 5]
F C
Late in the day with the pale moon rising
F
Crimson sunset western skies
C
In a shady grove by the river bend
F
I go to see my bride again
F C
Talking about my wisdom woman
F
Talking about my wisdom girl
F C
Talking about my wisdom woman
F
Talking about my wisdom girl
Bb F
You know, you know, you know, you know, you know
C7 C F
She knows, she knows, she knows, she knows, she knows
Bb F
Ah you know, you know, you know, you know, you know
C7 C F
She knows, she knows, she knows, she knows, she knows
Bb F
Yeah, you know, you know, you know, you know, you know
C7 C F
She knows, she knows, she knows, she knows, she knows
Bb F
Yeah she knows, she knows, she knows, she knows, she knows
C7 C F
She knows, she knows, she knows, she knows, she knows
Ahhhmmm
How to play Wisdom Woman
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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.