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ME AND BOBBY MCGEE – Guitar Lesson
Only two songs in history have become #1 hits posthumously …. Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay and this one. Janis did just that with Kris Kristofferson's classic in 1971. Here's your Me and Bobby McGee guitar lesson!
C
B
usted flat in Baton Rouge, headin' for the train
G7
Feelin' nearly faded as my
jeans
Bobby thumbed a diesel down,
Just before it rained
C
Took us all the way to New
Orleans
C
I took my harpoon out of my dirty red bandanna
C7
F
And was blowing sad while
Bobby sang the
blues
With those windshield wipers slappin' time
C
And
Bobby clappin' hands
G7
C
We finally
sang up every song that driver
knew
1st Chorus:
F
C
Freedom's just another word for
nothin' left to lose
G7
C
Nothin' ain't worth nothin' but it's
free
F
C
Feeling good was easy Lord when
Bobby sang the blues
G7
Feeling good was good enough for me
C
Good enough for me and Bobby
McGee
Key change to D/A7/G
From the coal mines of Kentucky to the California sun
Bobby shared the secrets of my soul
Standin' right beside me Lord
Through everything I've done
And every night she kept me from the cold
Then somewhere near Salinas Lord I let her slip away
Lookin' for the home I hope she'll find
And I'd trade all of my tomorrows
For a single yesterday
Holdin' Bobby's body next to mine
2nd Chorus:
Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose
Nothin' left is all she left for me
Feeling good was easy Lord when Bobby sang the blues
Great work teach.your such an inspiration, you make me want to play again& sing ;because one time in my life I almost gave up because somebody said I stunk ,I took it to Heart .And didn't play for 25 yr.And watching you play reminds me how much fun I used to have when I played with my Kin growing up.Keep up the good work Brother.Your bringing me back again Thanks! The Rocket.
Hi Mr. Mace: Just joined your site. Your teaching methods are very interesting. I love the way you tell a little about each song. Thanks for your time.
My name is Jackson Mace. I have been involved with music and specifically guitar since 1963. I have been an educator for 32 years and a working musician for 40. I have taught guitar in the classroom and also privately. My instruction has focused on advancing practical rather than theoretical knowledge and making learning fun! I have a "healthy" collection of electric guitars and enjoy working on them, setting them up, modding them, etc. I currently work as a part-time professional musician and actor. After family, my other passion is this website. I am committed to enhancing the site and making free lessons and info about the guitar available to you .... committed to being your guitar mentor ... committed to being your FREE GUITAR MENTOR!
Only two songs in history have become #1 hits posthumously …. Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay and this one. Janis did just that with Kris Kristofferson's classic in 1971. Here's your Me and Bobby McGee guitar lesson!
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Hi
New to your site ,looks great, think I could learn a lot.
Thanks
Dennis
Great Dennis …. would love to have you on board!
easy learning lesson thanks
You bet Rusty!
enjoyed the music and the nice recall. more power jackson!
Great work teach.your such an inspiration, you make me want to play again& sing ;because one time in my life I almost gave up because somebody said I stunk ,I took it to Heart .And didn't play for 25 yr.And watching you play reminds me how much fun I used to have when I played with my Kin growing up.Keep up the good work Brother.Your bringing me back again Thanks! The Rocket.
Thanks Rocket …. keep soaring!
hi I've never played in my life before this and feel comfortable playing I think I finally have a chance to learn how to play and I thank you for that
thank you
Daryle
You are most welcome Daryle!
Hi Mr. Mace: Just joined your site. Your teaching methods are very interesting. I love the way you tell a little about each song. Thanks for your time.
Ron Hensley
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