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Cheap Crow Blues

Birdyman 1959

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

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

Verse 1
G    Down InG Clarksdale, CWhere The Cold Wind GMoaGns,
Down InG Clarksdale,Em Where The Cold WindD Moans,
GLived Old DonaldG Henderson, MakiCn' Sure NobodyD Died GAloGne.

GHe'd Bury The Rich In AG Long Black GCadillac GLine,
Then GTurn Right GAround, Help ThGe Poor Folks EverDy Time.
If YouG Didn't Have AG Dollar, He'Cd Still Lay You GDown,
With The Same SweeGt Mercy As The DRichest Man In GTown.

Chorus
TheGy Called Him CheapG Crow, Lord, TheCy Called Him ChGeap Crow,
ThGey Called Him CheaGp Crow, But They GLoved That Soul,D I DKnow.
He'dG Take From The GPockets That CouldC Spare A LittleG More,
So EveryG Child Of Clarksdale GGot A Decent DRide HGomeG.

Verse 2
He NeveGr Bragged AboGut The CGood He'd GDonGe,
He Just Kept GDiggin' GTill The Settin' GSun.
One GHand Held A GShovel, One CHand Held A GPrayer,
Left AG Little Bit Of GKindness DIn The Delta GAir.

Bridge
TheDn The Day Came Donald DLaid His Burden GDowGn,
Every CChurch Bell Echoed GThrough That LittleD ToGwn.
NGobody GAsked CWho Was GonnaG Pay,
'CausGe Clarksdale Knew DThere Had To Be AG Way.

Solo
| G | G | G | C | G | G | D | G |

Final Verse
GGround Zero GFilled With GGuitars, CAll Through The GNight,
GGround DZero GFilled With GuitarGs, Everything FeltD Right.
Every GDollar From TheG Music Bought His CFinal GRide,
Now Cheap Crow's GResting GEasy ODn The OtherG Side.

Outro
GIf You're EverG Down In Clarksdale,G Hear That Old CGuitar GCry,
Some GFolks LeaveG Money... Some Folks GLeave A ReasonD Why.
GDonald Henderson,G Lord, His Work CAin't Gone SGomehow,
'Cause Every GTime Love Pays TheG Bill... TDhey're SingingD Cheap CrowG Now

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Cheap Crow Blues?

The chords for Cheap Crow Blues are: G, C, D, Em

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: G, C, D, Em

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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