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Cheap Crow Blues

Birdyman 1959

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

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

Verse 1
E    Down InE Clarksdale, AWhere The Cold Wind EMoaEns,
Down InE Clarksdale,C#m Where The Cold Wind BMoans,
ELived Old DonaldE Henderson, MakiAn' Sure NobodyB Died EAloEne.

EHe'd Bury The Rich In AE Long Black ECadillac ELine,
Then ETurn Right EAround, Help ThEe Poor Folks EverBy Time.
If YouE Didn't Have AE Dollar, He'Ad Still Lay You EDown,
With The Same SweeEt Mercy As The BRichest Man In ETown.

Chorus
TheEy Called Him CheapE Crow, Lord, TheAy Called Him ChEeap Crow,
ThEey Called Him CheaEp Crow, But They ELoved That Soul,B I BKnow.
He'dE Take From The EPockets That CouldA Spare A LittleE More,
So EveryE Child Of Clarksdale GEot A Decent BRide HEomeE.

Verse 2
He NeveEr Bragged AboEut The AGood He'd EDonEe,
He Just Kept EDiggin' ETill The Settin' ESun.
One EHand Held A EShovel, One AHand Held A EPrayer,
Left AE Little Bit Of EKindness BIn The Delta EAir.

Bridge
TheBn The Day Came Donald BLaid His Burden EDowEn,
Every AChurch Bell Echoed EThrough That LittleB ToEwn.
NEobody EAsked AWho Was GonnaE Pay,
'CausEe Clarksdale Knew BThere Had To Be AE Way.

Solo
| E | E | E | A | E | E | B | E |

Final Verse
GEround Zero EFilled With EGuitars, AAll Through The ENight,
GEround BZero EFilled With GuitarEs, Everything FeltB Right.
Every EDollar From TheE Music Bought His AFinal ERide,
Now Cheap Crow's EResting EEasy OBn The OtherE Side.

Outro
EIf You're EverE Down In Clarksdale,E Hear That Old AGuitar ECry,
Some EFolks LeaveE Money... Some Folks ELeave A ReasonB Why.
EDonald Henderson,E Lord, His Work AAin't Gone SEomehow,
'Cause Every ETime Love Pays TheE Bill... TBhey're SingingB Cheap CrowE Now

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Cheap Crow Blues?

The chords for Cheap Crow Blues are: E, A, B, C#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: E, A, B, C#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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