#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE--------------------------------# #This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the# #song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research.# #-----------------------------------------------------------------------------# "The Devil Came From Kansas" (Gary Brooker - Keith Reid) Intro (chords and rests as indicated): Eb Ab Ab Eb (Eb) } / / } } } / / } } } / Verse 1: Eb Bb Eb The Devil came from Kansas Bb Eb Where he went to I can't say Ab Eb Though I teach I'm not a preacher Ab Eb And I aim to stay that way Bb Eb There's a monkey riding on my back Bb Eb Been there for some time Ab Cm He says he knows me very well Fm Ab Eb But he's no friend of mine Chorus: Bb Eb I am not a humble pilgrim Ab Ab7 Db There's no need to scrape and squeeze Gb Ab Bb And don't beg for silver paper F Ab Eb When I'm trying to sell you cheese Bb Eb Ab (Eb) / } } / / } } / Verse 2: The Devil came from Kansas Where he went to I can't say If you really are my brother Then you better start to pray For the sins of those departed And the ones about to go There's a dark cloud just above us Don't scowl because I know [repeat chorus] Guitar solo: Bb Eb Bb Eb [3X] / } } / / } } / Ab Eb Bb / } } / / (drum fill) Verse 3: Though I never came from Kansas Don't forget to thank the cook Which reminds me of my duty I was lost though now I look For the turning and the signpost And the road which takes you down To that pool inside the forest In whose waters I shall drown [repeat chorus] Coda [guitar solo; repeat to fade] Bb Eb Bb Eb / } } / / } } / -- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
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