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Cheap Crow Blues

Birdyman 1959

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Cheap Crow Blues by Birdyman 1959 in the key of A

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
A | A | A | D | A | A | E | A |

Verse 1
A    Down InA Clarksdale, DWhere The Cold Wind AMoaAns,
Down InA Clarksdale,F#m Where The Cold Wind EMoans,
ALived Old DonaldA Henderson, MakiDn' Sure NobodyE Died AAloAne.

AHe'd Bury The Rich In AA Long Black ACadillac ALine,
Then ATurn Right AAround, Help ThAe Poor Folks EverEy Time.
If YouA Didn't Have AA Dollar, He'Dd Still Lay You ADown,
With The Same SweeAt Mercy As The ERichest Man In ATown.

Chorus
TheAy Called Him CheapA Crow, Lord, TheDy Called Him ChAeap Crow,
ThAey Called Him CheaAp Crow, But They ALoved That Soul,E I EKnow.
He'dA Take From The APockets That CouldD Spare A LittleA More,
So EveryA Child Of Clarksdale GAot A Decent ERide HAomeA.

Verse 2
He NeveAr Bragged AboAut The DGood He'd ADonAe,
He Just Kept ADiggin' ATill The Settin' ASun.
One AHand Held A AShovel, One DHand Held A APrayer,
Left AA Little Bit Of AKindness EIn The Delta AAir.

Bridge
TheEn The Day Came Donald ELaid His Burden ADowAn,
Every DChurch Bell Echoed AThrough That LittleE ToAwn.
NAobody AAsked DWho Was GonnaA Pay,
'CausAe Clarksdale Knew EThere Had To Be AA Way.

Solo
| A | A | A | D | A | A | E | A |

Final Verse
GAround Zero AFilled With AGuitars, DAll Through The ANight,
GAround EZero AFilled With GuitarAs, Everything FeltE Right.
Every ADollar From TheA Music Bought His DFinal ARide,
Now Cheap Crow's AResting AEasy OEn The OtherA Side.

Outro
AIf You're EverA Down In Clarksdale,A Hear That Old DGuitar ACry,
Some AFolks LeaveA Money... Some Folks ALeave A ReasonE Why.
ADonald Henderson,A Lord, His Work DAin't Gone SAomehow,
'Cause Every ATime Love Pays TheA Bill... TEhey're SingingE Cheap CrowA Now

| A | D | A | A | E | A | A | A |
Also available in: D (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Cheap Crow Blues?

The chords for Cheap Crow Blues are: A, D, E, F#m

What is the original key of Cheap Crow Blues?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Cheap Crow Blues?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Cheap Crow Blues in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Cheap Crow Blues be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Cheap Crow Blues on ukulele?

Chord Cheap Crow Blues can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Cheap Crow Blues?

Cheap Crow Blues uses 4 chords: A, D, E, F#m

What is the easiest way to play Cheap Crow Blues?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Cheap Crow Blues released in?

Cheap Crow Blues was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Cheap Crow Blues?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Cheap Crow Blues to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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