Okay, so this is my first time tabbing a song, so go easy on me.
Where it says D in the verses and Chorus, that is the easiest way to play it. However, the more
correct way would be:
E-A-G-B-e
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| | 2 | |
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| 1 | 3 |
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I usually play it with a
Capo on 1, but it sounds fine without.
INTRO
G C D C x2
VERSE ONE
G C D C
Turn around for something better
G C D C
Children, give up, don't you ever
G C D C
Remember that the devil's clever
G C D C
Mmm-hmmm
G C D C G C D C
Brother John, where are you, why are you sleeping?
G C D C G C D C
Brother John, why are you, where are you sleeping?
VERSE TWO
G C D C
Take the light into your room
G C D C
Cast a candle on your doom
G C D C
Your master he is coming home soon
G C D C
Mmm-hmmm
G C D C G C D C
Brother John, how are you, why are you sleeping?
G C D C G C D C
Brother John, why are you, why are you sleeping?
BRIDGE
Em C G
May your awakening be near
Em C
Heaven could be any place
D
Why not here?
C
Why not here?
G
Why not here?
C
Why not here?
D C
G C D C G C D C
Brother John, how are you, how are you sleeping? x3
G C D C G C D C
Brother John, how are you, why are you sleeping?