Devil Came From Kansas

"The Devil Came From Kansas"

(Gary Brooker - Keith Reid)

Intro (chords and rests as indicated):

Eb Ab Ab Eb (Eb)

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Verse 1:

The Devil came from Kansas

Where he went to I can't say

Though I teach I'm not a preacher

And I aim to stay that way

There's a monkey riding on my back

Been there for some time

He says he knows me very well

But he's no friend of mine

I am not a humble pilgrim

There's no need to scrape and squeeze

And don't beg for silver paper

When I'm trying to sell you cheese

Bb Eb Ab (Eb)

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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

Guitar solo:

Bb Eb Bb Eb [3X]

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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

Coda [guitar solo; repeat to fade]

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-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers