riff ron's cheat sheets

Riff Ron's Cheat Sheets

2. American Girl Tom Petty

3. The Ballad of Peter Pumpkin Head Crash Test Dummies 4. Bertha Los Lobos 5. Brown-Eyed Girl Van Morrison

6. Call it Love Poco 7. Celluloid Heroes The Kinks

8. Deja Vu (All Over Again) (no Capo) John Fogherty 9. Deja Vu (All Over Again) (Capo II) John Fogherty10. Drift Away Dobie Gray

11. Fate's Right Hand Rodney Crowell12. Fire Escape (No Capo) Fastball 13. Fire Escape (Capo IV) Fastball

14. Hey Little Girl Syndicate of Sound

15. I've Just Seen a Face Beatles

16. Joy To The World Three Dog Night

17. Look at Us Vince Gill18. Love in Vain Rolling Stones

19. Mainline Florida Eric Clapton 20. Mary Jane's Last Dance Tom Petty

21. No Matter What Badfinger

22. Old Time Rock and Roll Bob Seeger (not in original key of F#) 23. One Way Out Allman Brothers

24. Persuasion (No Capo) Richard & Teddy Thompson 25. Persuasion (Capo V) Richard & Teddy Thompson26. Proud Mary Creedence Clearwater Revival

27. Save It For a Rainy Day The Jayhawks28. Send Lawyers, Guns and Money Warren Zevon 29. Serenade Steve Miller Band 30. Sittin' On Top Of The World Carl Perkins with Van Morrison31. Sixth Avenue Heartache Wallflowers 32. South City Midnight Lady Doobie Brothers

33. Tulsa Time Don Williams

34. Wake Up Little Susie (No Capo) Everly Brothers 35. Wake Up Little Susie (Capo V) Everly Brothers36. Who'll Stop The Rain Creedence Clearwater Revival

37. You've Got To Hide Your Love Away Beatles

American GirlTom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Intro:

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Well, she was an American girl, raised on promisesD E7 G A

She couldn't help thinking that there was a little more to life, somewhere elseD E7 G A

After all it was a great big world, with lots of places to run to D G Em

Yeah and if she had to die tryin', she, had one little promise she was gonna keep A

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Oh yeah, alright, take it easy baby G A D

Make it last all night, she was an American girl. Bm G A D

Well it was kind of cold that night, she stood alone on the balconyD E7 G A

Yeh, she could hear the cars roll by out on four forty one like waves crashing on the beach,D E7 G A

And for one desperate moment there, he crept back in her memory D G Em

God it's so painful when something that's so close, is still so far out of reachA

Chorus

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American Girl - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

THE BALLAD OF PETER PUMPKINHEAD - Crash Test Dummies with Ellen Reid ------------------------------- Intro: + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + (Stab) (Stab) (Stab) (Stab) 0-0-2-|----2-----2---2-|----2-----2-2---|----3-----3---3-|----3-----3-3---| 0-0-3-|----3-----3---3-|----3-xxx-3-3---|-3--3-----3---3-|----3-xxx-3-3---| 0-0-2-|----2-----2---2-|----2-xxx-2-2-0-|-0--0-----0---0-|----0-xxx-0-0---| 0-0-0-|----0-----0---0-|----0-----0-0---|-0--0-----0---0-|----0-----0-0-0-| ----0-|----0-----0---0-|----0-------0---|----------------|--------------0-| ------|----------------|----------------|-3--------3---3-|----------3-3---| (“ Let's begin” ) Repeat Intro D G D D/F# G Peter Pumpkinhead came to town, Spreading wisdom and cash around. D D/F# G D D/F# G Fed the starving and housed the poor, Showed the Vatican what gold's for. G A Bm G A Bm But he made too many enemies, Of the people who would keep us on our knees. G A Hooray for Peter Pumpkin, G Gm/Bb A/C# D D/C# D/B D/A G G/F# Em A Who'll pray for Peter Pumpkinhead? Peter Pumpkinhead brought to shame, Governments who would slur his name. Plots and sex scandals failed outright, Peter merely said "Any kind of love is alright" But he made too many enemies, Of the people who would keep us on our knees. Hooray for Peter Pumpkin, Who'll pray for Peter Pumpkinhead? D G Peter Pumpkinhead was too good, Had him nailed to a chunk of wood. He died grinning on live TV, Hanging there he looked a lot like you and an awful lot like me. G A Bm But he made too many enemies, Of the people who would keep us on our knees. Hooray for Peter Pumpkin, G Gm/Bb A/C# D D/C# D/B Who'll pray for Peter Pumpkinhead? G A Hooray for Peter Pumpkin, G A Who'll pray for Peter Pumpkin? G Gm/Bb A Bm A/C# D D/C# D/B D/A Hooray for Pe -ter Pumpkin -head G G/F# C A/C# D Alright, alright - I make you want to cry out (?)

transcribed by Riff Ron

BerthaLos Lobos (Cover)

Intro: (repeat a few times) G C/G G

I had a hard run, runnin' from your window. C/G F/G C/G G C/G

I was all night running, Lord I wonder if you care,

I had a run in, run around and run down.

Run around the corner, Lord I run smack in to a tree.

Chorus

I had to move, really had to move, Dm Am G C D

That's why if you please, I am on my bendin' knees,C G D C

Bertha don't you come around here anymore.Am C G C/G

Dressed myself in green, I went down unto the sea.

Try to see what's goin' down, Oh try to read between the lines.

Had a feelin' I was fallin', fallin', fallin', Lord I turned around to see,

Heard a sweet voice callin', Lord you was commin' after me.

Chorus

anymore ....

Riff to verse

Ran into a rainstorm, I ducked back into a Bar door.

It's all night pourin', pourin', pourin', Lord but not a drop on me.

Test me, test me/ Test me, test me/ Why don't you arrest me?

Throw me in to the jailhouse, Lord until the sun goes down.

Chorus 2x

anymore, anymore, anymore ...

Riff out

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Bertha - Los Lobos (Cover) Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

Brown Eyed GirlVan Morisson

Intro

G C G D

Hey where did we go days when the rain came G C G D7 G

Down in the hollow, playing a new game C G D7 G

Laughin' and a runnin' hey, hey, skipping and a jumping C G D7

In the misty morning fog with our hearts a thumpin' and you, G C G D7 C D7

My brown eyed girl, you my brown eyed girl G Em C D7 G D7

Whatever happened to Tuesdays and so slow G C G D7 G

Going down the old mine with a transistor radio C G D7 G

Standing in the sunlight laughing, hiding behind a rainbow's wall, C G D7 G

Slipping and sliding all along the water fall with you, C G D7 C D7

My brown eyed girl, you my brown eyed girl G Em C D7 G

Do you remember when we used to singD7

Sha la la la la la la la la la la tee da just like thatG C G D7

Sha la la la la la la la la la la tee da la tee da G C G D7 G

So hard to find my way, now that I'm all on my own G C G D7 G

I saw you just the other day, my how you have grown C G D7 G

Cast my memory back there, Lord C G

Sometimes I'm overcome thinking 'bout D7 G

Making love in the green grass behind the stadium with you, C G D7 C D7

my brown eyed girl, you my brown eyed girl G Em C D7 G

Do you remember when we used to singD7

Sha la la la la la la la la la la tee daG C G D7

Sha la la la la la la la la la la tee da la tee da G C G D7 G

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Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morisson Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

Call It Loveby Poco

Intro: A F#m7 D A

We've got all night, Let's take our time A

Tell me your secrets, I'll tell you mine F#m7

When it makes us fell better, Call it love D A

You say you won't, I say you will

You make me crazy, But I want you still

When it makes us fell better, Call it love

Chorus#1

Do we tell the truth, Or do we live a lie E F#m D

Is the feeling good, Is that what makes you cry E F#m7 D

When you say those words, Look me in the eye E F#m D E

Tell me why you call it love A F#m7

I play my hand, You call my bluff

We push each other, 'Till we've had enough

When it's all you've got, Call it love

Chorus#2

If I didn't have money, Would you want me still

When you look real close, Do we fit the bill

Call it what you want, But only time will tell

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Solo then

Chorus#1 then

Repeat 1st Verse

Call it love. Call it love. Call it love.

When it's all you've got, call it love.

Solo fade outro

Call It Love - by Poco Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

Celluloid HeroesThe Kinks

Everybody's a dreamer and everybody's a star. And everybody's in movies, it doesn't matter who you are.D A G D F#m Bm G A

There are stars in every city, In every house and on every street. Bm F#m G A

And if you walk down Hollywood Boulevard, Their names are written in concrete. C G A D

Don't step on Greta Garbo, as you walk down the Boulevard.

She looks so weak and fragile, that's why she tried to be so hard.

But they turned her into a princess, And they sat her on a throne.

But she turned her back on stardom, Because she wanted to be alone.

Chorus

You can see all the stars as you walk down Hollywood Boulevard C G D

Some that you recognize, some that you've hardly even heard ofC G D

People who worked and suffered and struggled for fameC G D

Some who succeeded and some who suffered in vainC G D

Rudolph Valentino looks very much alive. And he looks up ladies dresses as they sadly pass him by.

Avoid stepping on Bela Lugosi, 'Cause he's liable to turn and bite.

But stand close by Bette Davis, Because hers was such a lonely life.

If you covered him with garbage, George Sanders would still have style.

And if you stamped on Mickey Rooney, He would still turn round and smile.

But please don't tread on dearest Marilyn, 'Cause she's not very tough.

She should have been made of iron or steel, But she was only made of flesh and blood.

repeat Chorus

Everybody's a dreamer and everybody's a star, And everybody's in show biz, it doesn't matter who you are.

And those who are successful, Be always on your guard, Success walks hand in hand with failure.

Along Hollywood Boulevard

Chorus 2

I wish my life was non-stop Hollywood movie show. A fantasy world of celluloid villains and heroes

Because celluloid heroes never feel any pain, And celluloid heroes never really die

repeat Chorus

La la la la....

Oh, celluloid heroes never feel any pain, Oh, celluloid heroes never really die.

repeat Chorus 2

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Celluloid Heroes - The Kinks Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

DEJA VU (ALL OVER AGAIN)by John Fogherty

(No Capo) intro: - (x2) F#m A

Did you hear 'em talkin' 'bout it, on the radio D A F#m

Did you try to read the writing, on the wall D A F#m

Did that voice inside you say, I've heard it all before D A F#m

It's like Deja Vu all over again D E A

Day by day, I hear the voices rising. Started with a whisper, like it did beforeA E A D A E

Day by day, we count the dead & dying. Ship the body's home, while the networks all keep scoreA E F#m D E


Could your eyes believe the writing, on the wall D A F#m

Did that voice inside you say, I've heard it all before D A F#m

It's like Deja Vu all over again D E A

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One by one, I see the old ghosts rising. Stumblin' 'cross Big Muddy, Where the light gets dimA E A D A E

Day after day, another Momma's crying. She's lost her precious child, To a war that has no endA E F#m D E


Did you stop to read the writing, at The Wall D A F#m

Did that voice inside you say, I've seen this all before D A F#m

It's like Deja Vu all over again. It's like Deja Vu all over again. D E F#m D E A

- - ( over and over ) F#m A

DEJA VU (ALL OVER AGAIN) - by John Fogherty Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

DEJA VU (ALL OVER AGAIN)by John Fogherty

(Capo II) intro: - (x2) Em G

Did you hear 'em talkin' 'bout it, on the radio C G Em

Did you try to read the writing, on the wall C G Em

Did that voice inside you say, I've heard it all before C G Em

It's like Deja Vu all over again C D G

Day by day, I hear the voices rising. Started with a whisper, like it did beforeG D G C G D

Day by day, we count the dead & dying. Ship the body's home, while the networks all keep scoreG D Em C D


Could your eyes believe the writing, on the wall C G Em

Did that voice inside you say, I've heard it all before C G Em

It's like Deja Vu all over again C D G

(BREAK) - - -, - - -, - - - - - C G D C G Em C G Em D G

One by one, I see the old ghosts rising. Stumblin' 'cross Big Muddy, Where the light gets dimG D G C G D

Day after day, another Momma's crying. She's lost her precious child, To a war that has no endG D Em C D


Did you stop to read the writing, at The Wall C G Em

Did that voice inside you say, I've seen this all before C G Em

It's like Deja Vu all over again. It's like Deja Vu all over again. C D Em C D G

- - ( over and over ) Em G

DEJA VU (ALL OVER AGAIN) - by John Fogherty Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

Drift AwayDobie Gray

Intro tab: B F#/B E/B F#/B B F#7sus B

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Day after day I'm more confused. Yet I look for the light thru the pouring rain. E B E F# B

You know that's a game that I hate to lose. And I'm feelin' the strain, ain't it a shame. E B C#m Eb E

Chorus

Oh, give me the beat, boys, and free my soul B

I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away F#/A# E/G#

Oh, give me the beat, boys, and free my soul B

I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away F# E

Repeat Intro tabVerse 2:

Beginning to think that I'm wastin' time. I don't understand the things I do. E B E F# B

The world outside looks so unkind. And I'm countin' on you, to carry me through. E B C#m Eb E

Repeat ChorusRepeat Intro tab

Bridge

And when my mind is free, You know a melody can move me. C#m E B

And when I'm feelin' blue, The guitar's comin' through to soothe me. C#m E F#

Thanks for the joy that you've given me. I want you to know I believe in your song. E B E F# B

Rhythm and rhyme and harmony. You help me along, makin' me strong. E B C#m Eb E

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Drift Away - Dobie Gray Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

Fate’s Right Hand By Rodney Crowell

(Bm) (G) (A) (Bm) Cool as a rule you don't learn in no school, You can't (G) brown-nose the teacher from a dunce hat stool. It's the (A) hum and the rhythm, the birds and the bees, The (Bm) mommas and the poppas and the monkeys in the trees. Brothers and the sisters living life on the street, Play the (G) hunch, pull the punch, you'll never get beat By the (A) junk food tattooed white dude true blued (Bm) Honky with an attitude coming unglued. (G) Fate's right hand..... (E m) I don't understand at (Bm) all. Billy loves women like a junky loves dope, Give him (G) just enough rope, the monkey’s gonna choke. She's a (A) Bill Blass combo maxed out mombo, (Bm) D.K.N.Y. caught him in a lie. Ken Starr word man, we’re talking absurd, Spending (G) forty million dollars just to give the man a bird. He's a (A) king, she's a queen, the rap won't stick, Get it (Bm) on with a rubber and you won't get sick. (G) Fate's right hand..... (E m) I don't understand at (Bm) all. Red rum, dot com, dim sum, smart bombs, (G) Double cappuccino and a heart like a tom tom. (A) Ozone long gone, that's it, I quit, (Bm) Natural inclination says enough of this. Brat pack, black jack, heart attack crack, We need a (G) nother news channel like a hole in the back. There's a (A) 187 on the 405, We (Bm) all go to heaven on a hard disk drive. (G) Fate's right hand..... (E m) I don't understand at (Bm) all. - Solo - Hard rain, fish seine, hurricane Jane, Don't for (G) get about Carla when you're talkin' about the poon tang. (A) Slow song on the bone rec hall dance, (Bm) Double date Debbie with a pole in my pants. First comes love like it always did, Or we (G) wouldn't be talkin' bout The Houston kid. (A) Po-dunk, piss-chunk, old dead skunk drunk, (Bm) Trot-line Freddy's got his dogs in the trunk. (G) Fate's right hand..... (E m) I don't understand at (Bm) all. (G) Fate's right hand..... (E m) man, I don't understand at (Bm) all. (G) (E m) (Bm) (G) (E m) (Bm)


Accepted set by Ron

Completed set by Ron

Fire Escapeby Fastball

| Intro 4X | C# F#sus2 F# C#

Well I don't wanna be President C# F#sus4 F# C#

Superman or Clark KentC# F#sus4 F# C#

I don't wanna walk 'round in their shoes F# Ebm C# F#sus2 F# C#

'Cause I don't know whose side I'm on I don't know my right from wrong I don't know where I'm going to I don't know about you Chorus

I'll be the rain falling on your fire escapeAb F# C#

And I may not be the man you want me to F# Ebm C# F#sus2 F# C#

I can be myself, how 'bout you? F# Ebm C# F#sus2 F# C#

I don't wanna make you mad I don't wanna meet your dad I don't wanna be your dream come true 'Cause I don't know just what I've found I don't know my sky from ground I don't know where I'm going to I don't know about you Chorus (2X)

I can be myself, how 'bout you? I can be myself (pause) How 'bout you?

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Fire Escape - by Fastball Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

Fire Escapeby Fastball

| Intro 4X | Capo IV A Dsus2 D A

Well I don't wanna be President A Dsus4 D A

Superman or Clark KentA Dsus4 D A

I don't wanna walk 'round in their shoes D Bm A Dsus2 D A

'Cause I don't know whose side I'm on I don't know my right from wrong I don't know where I'm going to I don't know about you Chorus

I'll be the rain falling on your fire escapeE D A

And I may not be the man you want me to D Bm A Dsus2 D A

I can be myself, how 'bout you? D Bm A Dsus2 D A

I don't wanna make you mad I don't wanna meet your dad I don't wanna be your dream come true 'Cause I don't know just what I've found I don't know my sky from ground I don't know where I'm going to I don't know about you Chorus (2X)

I can be myself, how 'bout you? I can be myself (pause) How 'bout you?

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Fire Escape - by Fastball Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

Hey Little GirlSyndicate of Sound

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Hey, little girl, you don't have to hide nothin' no moreE A D G A

You didn't do nothin' that hadn't been done before

Little girl thought she wouldn't get caught, you seemain riff, 2X

She thought she'd get away with goin' out on me, yeah

Other girls did it, you didn't think of nothin' newmain riff, 2X

You went out on me, so other girls did it too

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If you come knockin', you won't get past my door... yeah!

You got nothin' to hide and everybody knows it's truemain riff, 2X

Too bad, little girl, it's all over for you... ha-ha-ha-ha

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Hey Little Girl - Syndicate of Sound Page 1 Transcribed by Riff Ron

Accepted set by Ron

60 Rev E January 25, 2004

I'VE JUST SEEN A FACE

INTRO: Em - C - D

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I've just seen a face I can't forget the time or place where we just met.

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She's just the girl for me and I want all the world to see we've met.

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Da - da - da - da - da - da

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Had it been another day I might have looked the other way.

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And I'd have never been aware but as it is I'll dream of her tonight.

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CHORUS: Falling, yes I am falling

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And she keeps calling, me back again

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I have never known the likes of this I've been alone.

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And I have missed things and kept out of sight, for other girls were never quite like this.

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INSTRUMENTAL: (Same chord progression as verse)



I've just seen a face I can't forget the time or place where we just met.

She's just the girl for me and I want all the world to see we've met.



And she keeps calling, me back again (Repeat twice more w/ harmony))


Joy To the WorldThree Dog Night

D C G7 Bb6 F F C Db D

Jeremiah was a bullfrog, C Db D

Was a good friend of mine, C Db D

Never understood a single word he said,D C G Bb6

But I helped him a-drinkin' his wine, D A7 D

And, he always had some mighty fine wine. G7 A7 D

Chorus

Singing joy to the world, D

All the boys and girls now. A7 D

Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea, D7 C G Bb6

Joy to you and me. D A7 D C Db D

If I were the king of the world,

Tell you what I'd do:

I'd throw away the cars and the bars and the wars,

And make sweet love to you. Said now .....

Chorus

Riff

You know I love the ladies,

Love to have my fun.

I'm a high night flyer and a rainbow rider,

A straight shootin' son-of-a-gun.

I said, a straight shootin' son-of-a-gun.

Chorus then key change

Joy to the world, All the boys and girls.E D A E D A

Joy to the world, Joy to you and me.

Chorus repeat with ad lib

Joy To the World - Three Dog Night Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

Look At Us: Page 1 of 1 Song Sheet

LOOK AT USVince GillKey of: D#Capo 3 C F Look at us after all these years to--gether F G7 C G7 Look at us after all that we've been through C F Look at us still leaning on each other F G7 C G7 If you want to see how true love should be then just look at us.

C F Look at you still pretty as a picture F G7 C G7 Look at me still crazy over you C F Look at us still believing in for--ever F G7 C If you want to see how true love should be then just look at us.

Chorus G In a hundred years from now, D G I know without a doubt G D They'll all look back and wonder how we G G7 made it all work out C F Chances are, we'll go down in history G7 When they want to see how true love should be C they'll just look at us.

Riff

G#7 C# F# Chances are, we'll go down in history G#7 When they want to see how true love should be C# they'll just look at us. G#7 When you want to see how true love should be C# F# G#7 C# then just look at us.

This song is an adaptation by: Riff Ron

LOVE IN VAINRolling Stones

Capo 3

D Em C G G7 G D

Well I followed her to the station, with a suitcase in my hand G G7

Yea, I followed her to the station, with a suitcase in my hand C D G D7 G G/C G

Whoa, it's hard to tell it's hard to tell D7 D/F#

When all your love's in vain Em C G G7 G D

When the train come in the station I looked her in the eye

Well the train come into the station and I looked her in the eye

Whoa, I felt so sad, so lonesome that I could not help but cry

SOLO

When the train left the station, it had two lights on behind

Yea, when the train had left the station, it had two lights on behind

Whoa, the blue light was my baby, and the red light was my mind

All my love's in vain G G7 C D G D7 G G/C G

All my love's in vain D7 D/F# Em C G G7 G D G

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LOVE IN VAIN - Rolling Stones Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

Mainline Floridaby Eric Clapton

Intro: (6x) E E2 E3 E4

1st Verse

My heart was leaping in the sun;

My friends all say that you're the one.

Let me get this one thing very clear:

There ain't enough going on down here.

Chorus

Mainline Florida, oh say.A G D E

Mainline Florida, O.K. A G D G F# F

Intro (2x)

2nd Verse

Her arms were open, open wide;

Her invitation's a changing tide.

I could remember, not long ago

We took a cruise down on Hotel Row.

Chorus

Riff no Chorus (ad lib "To the Mainline")

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Mainline Florida - by Eric Clapton Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

Last Dance With Mary JaneTom Petty

Intro: Am G D Am (2x just guitar) + (2x with Band)

She grew up in an Indiana town, Had a good lookin' momma, who never was around.Am G D Am

But she grew up tall and she grew up right, With them Indiana boys on an Indiana night. Am G D Am

Harmonica and "Whoo ...." (2x)

Well she moved down here at the age of 18, She blew the boys away, it was more than they'd seen.

I was introduced and we both started groovin', She said, "I dig you baby but I got to keep movin'"...

... on, keep movin' on.

Chorus: Chorus

Last dance with Mary Jane, One more time to kill the pain.Em7 A

I feel summer creepin' in and I'm, Tired of this town again. Em7 A Em7*

Harmonica and "Whoo ...." (2x)

Well I don't know, but I've been told, You never slow down, you never grow old.

I'm tired of screwing up, I'm tired of goin' down, I'm tired of myself, I'm tired of this town.

Oh my my, oh hell yes, Honey put on that party dress.

Buy me a drink, sing me a song, Take me as I come 'cause I can't stay long.

no pauseChorusRiff

There's pidgeons down on Market Square, She's standin' in her underwear.

Lookin' down from a hotel room, Nightfall will be comin' soon.

Oh my my, oh hell yes, You've got to put on that party dress.

It was too cold to cry when I woke up alone, I hit the last number, I walked to the road.

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Last Dance With Mary Jane - Tom Petty Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

No Matter WhatBadfinger

Verse 1

No matter what you are, I will always be with you A Bm7

Doesn't matter what you do girl, ooh girl with you D E D E A E

No matter what you do, I will always be around A Bm7

Won't you tell me what you found girl, ooh girl won't you D E D E A

Chorus

Knock down the old gray wall, and be a part of it all F#m7 B7 E7 A7

Nothing to say, nothing to see, nothing to do D7 Bm A

If you would give me all, as I would give it to you F#m7 B7 E7 A7

Nothing would be, nothing would be, nothing would be D7 Bm G E

Verse 2 (with heavily-flanged guitar)

No matter where you go, there will always be a place A Bm7

Can't you see it in my face girl, ooh girl won't you D E D E A

Solo on verse

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ooh girl, you girl won't youD E D E A

ooh girl, you girl won't youD E D E A

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No Matter What - Badfinger transcribed by Riff Ron page 1

Old Time Rock and RollBob Seeger

Just take those old records off the shelf D

I sit and listen to em by my self G

Todays music ain't got the same soul A

I like that old time rock and roll D A

Don't try to take me to a disco D

You'll never even get me out on the floor G

In ten minutes I'll be late for the door A


Chorus

Still like that old time rock and roll, That kind of music just soothes the soul D G

I reminisce about the days of old, With that old time rock and roll A D A

Short Riff

Won't go to hear em play a tango D

I'd rather hear some blues or funky old soul G

Theres only one sure way to get me to go A

Start playing old time rock and roll D A

Call me a relic call me what you will D

Say I'm old fashioned, say I'm over the hill G

Todays music ain't got the same soul A


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Old Time Rock and Roll - Bob Seeger Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

One Way OutAllman Brothers

Intro: Guitar hook in A then slide guitar accompanyment

Ain't but one way out baby, lord I just can't go out the door. A

Ain't but one way out baby, lord I just can't go out the door. D A

Cause there's a man down there, might be your old man I don't know. E D A

Lord you got me trapped woman, up on the second floor; A

If I get by this time I won't be, trapped no more.

So raise our window baby, I can ease out soft and slow. D A

And lord your neighbors no they won't be, Talking that stuff that they don't know. E D A

Long Riff Jam

Lord, I'm foolish to be here on the first place, A

I know some man gonna walk in and take my place. A

Ain't no way in the world, I'm going out that front door. D D



Cause there's a man down there, Lord it just might happen to be your old man, E N.C.

Oh, it just might be your old man, mmmm....mmmm.....mmmm N.C.

Lord it just might be your old man, Oh Baby I just don't know. N.C.

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One Way Out - Allman Brothers Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

PersuasionRichard & Teddy Thompson

Intro: | 2x | C F G C F

You and I tempted by the promise of a different lifeC F G C F

Time has fled, there's a constant battle runnin' through my headC F G C F

And I don't know what to do Cause I still believe Dm G C F

After all the foolish things you put me through Dm G Am

I could always make start on something new Dm G Am

And I've always been a man who's open to, persuasion Dm G F G C F C F

Blind romance, there'll be no half measures given half a chanceC F G C F

But we never learn, trusting in the fire while the cool flame burns C F G C F

And we need to rebuild, What was never there, what got left behind Dm G C F Dm G

After all the foolish things that we've been through Dm G Am


And I'll always be a man who's open to, persuasion Dm G F G C F C

And it's written in my heart, So that everybody can see itC G F C

And it's written in my soul, After all (I still believe it, yeah) (3x) G Dm G Am

I still believe Dm G C F

Repeat Intro

And I don't know what to do, 'cause I still believe Dm G C F

After all the foolish things you put me through Dm G Am


And I'll always be a man who's open to, persuasion, persuasion Dm G F G G C F

ad lib out to "Na na na Na na na" "persuasion"

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Persuasion - Richard & Teddy Thompson Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

PersuasionRichard & Teddy Thompson

Capo V

Intro: | 2x | G C D G C

You and I tempted by the promise of a different lifeG C D G C

Time has fled, there's a constant battle runnin' through my headG C D G C

And I don't know what to do Cause I still believe Am D G C

After all the foolish things you put me through Am D Em

I could always make start on something new Am D Em

And I've always been a man who's open to, persuasion Am D C D G C G C

Blind romance, there'll be no half measures given half a chanceG C D G C

But we never learn, trusting in the fire while the cool flame burns G C D G C

And we need to rebuild, What was never there, what got left behind Am D G C Am D

After all the foolish things that we've been through Am D Em


And I'll always be a man who's open to, persuasion Am D C D G C G

And it's written in my heart, So that everybody can see itG D C G

And it's written in my soul, After all (I still believe it, yeah) (3x) D Am D Em

I still believe Am D G C

Repeat Intro

And I don't know what to do, 'cause I still believe Am D G C

After all the foolish things you put me through Am D Em


And I'll always be a man who's open to, persuasion, persuasion Am D C D D G C

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Persuasion - Richard & Teddy Thompson Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

Proud MaryCreedence Clearwater Revival

Intro:

C A C A C A G F G D

Left a good job in the city, workin for the man every night and dayD

and I never lost one minute of sleepin', worryin' 'bout the way things might have been.

Big wheel a-keep on turnin' Proud Mary keep on burnin',A Bm

Roll - in', rollin', rollin' on the river. D

Cleaned a lot of plates in Memphis, pumped a lot of pain down in New Orleans, D

But I never saw the good side of the city, till I hitched a ride on a river boat queen.

Big wheel a-keep on turnin, Proud Mary keep on burnin, A Bm

roll - in, rollin, rollin on the river. D

Repeat intro

Solo


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if you come down to the river, bet you're gonna find some people who live,D

you don't have to worry, cause you have no money, people on the river are happy to give.

Big wheel keep on turnin, Proud Mary keep on burnin,A Bm




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Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

Save It For A Rainy DayJayhawks

CAPO IV

Intro (2x):

----3--3----2--2----0--0----2--2-- ----3--3----3--3----3--3----3--3--

----0--0----2--2----0--0----2--2--

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Pretty little hairdo, don’t do what it used toG Am

can’t disquise the living and all the miles that you’ve been throughC G

Looking like a trainwreck, wearing too much make upG Am

The burden that you carry is more than one soul could ever bear C G

Chorus

(so sad) Don’t look so sad Marina, there’s another part to play Am C G D

(so sad) Don’t look so sad Marina, Save it for a rainy day, Am C Em A

Save it for a rainy dayC G

Repeat Intro

Save it for a rainy dayC D G

You never make you mind up, like driving with your eyes shut

Rough around the edges hope someone’ll come and take you home

Waiting for a breakthrough, what will you set your mind to

Stood outside the chinese restaurant, in the rain

Chorus

Harp Solo / Guitar solo G Am C G G Am C G

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Save it for a rainy day, Save it for a rainy dayC D G D C D G

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Save It For A Rainy Day - Jayhawks Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

98 Rev E January 29, 2004

SEND LAWYERS, GUNS AND MONEY

(* = DDD A DDD A DDD A E)

all start together

* 3x

D A E D A DDEA

I went home with a waitress, the way I always do

D A E D A * 2X

How was I to know, she was with the russians too

D A E D A DDEA

I was gamblin' in havana, I took a little risk

D A E D A * 2X W/RIFF

send lawyers, guns and money, dad get me out of this -ha-

D E AAAAA E D E AAAAA E D

I'm the innocent by-stander, and somehow I got stuck

D E AAAAAAA * 3X W/RIFF *

between a rock and a hard place, and I'm down on my luck

* *

yes I'm down on my luck, well I'm down on my luck.

D A E D A DDEA

and I'm hiding in honduras, I'm a desperate man

D A E D A * 3X

send lawyers, guns and money, the shit has hit the fan

(stop) D A E *

Alright. send lawyers, guns and money “huh”

send lawyers, guns and money “ugh”

send lawyers, guns and money “hey”

send lawyers, guns and money “Ow!”

END IN E A


SerenadeSteve Miller Band

INTRO: (2x)

Am F G Am(V)

Verse 1:

Did you see the lights, As they fell all around you?Am F G Am(V)

Did you hear the music, A Serenade from the stars? Am F G Am(V)

Wake up, wake up, Wake up and, look around you. Am F G Am(V)

We're lost in space, And the time is our own. F G Am(V)

Chorus:

Whoa, whoa , Whoa, whoa G Bm Am G Bm Am F G Am

Ahh, ahh, oh, ohAm F G Am(V)

Verse 2:

Did you feel the wind, As it blew all around you?

Did you feel the love, That was in the air?

Wake up, wake up, Wake up and, look around you.

We're lost in space, And the time is our own.

Repeat Chorus

Verse 3:

The sun comes up, And it shines all around you.

You're lost in space, And the earth is your own.

Outro:

Whoa, whoa , Whoa, whoa G Bm D G Bm D

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Serenade - Steve Miller Band Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

Sittin' on Top of the World(Carl Perkins/Van Morrison)

You caught me runnin', holdin' out your hand E E

I'm gonna get me a woman baby, you can have that man A E

but I'm gone, gone, gone, I don't worry E B7

Lord I'm sitting on top of the world A G E

(yes I am. How you think about it Van?) B7

I worked all the summer, and all the fall (Uh huh)

I even spent Christmas, in my overalls

but now She's gone (yes she is), and I don't worry:

cause I'm sitting on top of the world.

(Lord I recon!)

Riff

That Mississippi River..., so deep and wide

My baby standin' lord, on the other side

Oh but now She's gone, gone, gone, and I don't worry:

cause I'm sitting on top of this world.

(can ya blow me some of that horn cat now?)

Riff

One summer day (Uh Huh), she went away (she went)

She went and left me, for good to stay

but now she's gone, and I don't worry

cause I'm sitting on top of the world

You caught me runnin, holdin' out your hand

I'm gonna get me a woman, and you can have your man

well you know she's gone, gone, gone, and I don't worry

cause I'm sitting on top of the world.

Sittin' on Top of the World - (Carl Perkins/Van Morrison) Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

6th AVENUE HEARTACHE

Slide Intro: F - C - Gm - Bb (2x) [Acoustic Guitar plays D - A- Em - G with Capo III]

Verse 1:

F C Gm Bb

The sirens ring, the shots ring out. A stranger cries, he screams out loud.

F C Gm Bb

I had my world, strapped against my back. I held my hands, and never knew how to act.

Chrous:

F C

Well the same black line that was drawn on you was drawn on me,

Gm Bb

and now it's drawing me in. 6th Avenue Heartache. Intro short slide riff

Verse 2:

F C Gm Bb

Well good old me, I was a homeless man. Singing songs, I knew complete.

F C Gm Bb

On the steps alone, this guitar in hand. These fifty years, stood where he stands.

Chrous (2x) “Uh uh uh!”

Verse 3:

F C Gm Bb

Walking home, on the streets. The river winds, they move my feet.

F C Gm “Stood by me” Bb

The subway steam, like silhouetes in dreams. You stood by me, just like playing games.

Chrous (2x) “Well the ...” “And the ...”

>>>> Riff <<<< “Uh uh uh!”

Verse 4: (quiet)

F C Gm Bb

Looked out the window, and then upon that street. And gone like midnight, was that man.

F “La la la” C Gm Bb

But I sit here with 6-strings, lean against that wall. And all his things, they all look so small.

F C Gm Bb

I got my fingers crossed, on a shooting star. Just like me, just moved on back home.

Chrous (2x) + short instrumental + Chorus “Well the ...

>>> Riff out <<<


South City Midnight LadyThe Doobie Brothers

Intro 8 measures: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | G C/G G C/G G C G C

Up all night I could not sleep, The whiskey that I drank was cheap.G C G C

With shakin’ hands I went and I lit up my last cigarette. G C G/B D

Well the sun came, night had fled. And sleepy eyed I reached my bed. G C G C

I saw you sleepy dreamin’ there all covered and warm. G C G C G

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South city midnight lady, I’m much obliged indeed.C Bm G Bb Am7

You sure have saved this man whose soul was in need. C(add D) G/B Am7 G C G

I thought there was no reason, For all these things I do. C Bm G Bb Am7

But the smile that I sent out returned with you. C Bm7 Am7 G

When day has left the night behind, And shadows roll across my mind. G C G C

I sometimes find myself alone out walkin’ the street. G C G D

Yes, and when I’m feelin’ down and blue, Then all I do is think of you. G C G C

And all my foolish problems seem to fade away. G C G C G

repeat Chorus

Riff: | 4x | then Riff to Chorus melody Bb C

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South City Midnight Lady - The Doobie Brothers Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

TULSA TIMEDon Williams

I left Oklahoma, driving in a Pontiac, Just about to lose my mind.E B7

I was goin' to Arizona, maybe on to California,

Where the people all live so fine. E

My baby said I'z crazy. My momma called me lazy,

I was Gonna show 'em all this time. B7

Cause you know I ain't no foolin', I don't need no more schoolin'.

I was born to just walk the line. E

CHORUS #1

Livin' on Tulsa time, Livin' on Tulsa time.

Well, you know I've been through it,

When I set my watch back to it,

Livin' on Tulsa time.

Well, there I was in Hollywood, wishin' I was doin' good,

Talkin' on the telephone line.

But they don't need my in the movies, and nobody sings my songs.

Guess I'm just a wastin' time.

Well, then I got to thinkin', man I'm really sinkin'

And I really had a flash this time:

I had no business leavin', and nobody would be grievin',

If I went on back to Tulsa time.

CHORUS #2

Livin' on Tulsa time, Livin' on Tulsa time.

Gonna set my watch back to it,

'Cause you know I been through it,

Livin' on Tulsa time.

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TULSA TIME - Don Williams Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

Wake Up Little SusieThe Everly Brothers

Intro: 2x D F G F

Wake up, little Susie, wake up D F G F D

Wake up, little Susie, wake up D F G F D

We’ve both been sound asleep, wake up, little Susie, and weep G D G D G

The movie’s over, it’s four o’clock, and we’re in trouble deep G D G D G D G

Wake up little Susie, Wake up little Susie, well A G A

Chorus

Whatta we gonna tell your mamaA E A

Whatta we gonna tell your paA E A

Whatta we gonna tell our friends when they say “ooh-la-la”A E A N.C.

Wake up little Susie, Wake up little Susie, well D A D

I told your mama that you’d be in by ten D D7

Well Susie baby looks like we goofed again G

Wake up little Susie A G

Wake up little Susie, we gotta go home A N.C. D F G F D F G F

Wake up, little Susie, wake up


The movie wasn’t so hot, it didn’t have much of a plot

We fell asleep, our goose is cooked, our reputation is shot

Wake up little Susie, Wake up little Susie, well

Chorus

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Wake Up Little Susie - The Everly Brothers Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

Wake Up Little SusieThe Everly Brothers

Intro: 2x (Capo V) A C D C

Wake up, little Susie, wake up A C D C A

Wake up, little Susie, wake up A C D C A

We’ve both been sound asleep, wake up, little Susie, and weep D A D A D

The movie’s over, it’s four o’clock, and we’re in trouble deep D A D A D A D

Wake up little Susie, Wake up little Susie, well E D E

Chorus

Whatta we gonna tell your mamaE B E

Whatta we gonna tell your paE B E

Whatta we gonna tell our friends when they say “ooh-la-la”E B E N.C.

Wake up little Susie, Wake up little Susie, well A E A

I told your mama that you’d be in by ten A A7

Well Susie baby looks like we goofed again D

Wake up little Susie E D

Wake up little Susie, we gotta go home E N.C. A C D C A C D C



The movie wasn’t so hot, it didn’t have much of a plot

We fell asleep, our goose is cooked, our reputation is shot

Wake up little Susie, Wake up little Susie, well

Chorus

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Wake Up Little Susie - The Everly Brothers Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

Who'll Stop The RainCreedence Clearwater Revival

Intro (2x)

G D Em D

Long as I remember, the rain been coming downG C G

Clouds of mystery pourin', confusion on the groundG C G

Chorus

Good men through the ages, trying to find the sunC G C G

And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rainC D Em G

I went down Virginia, seeking shelter from the stormG C G

Caught up in the fable, I watched the tower growG Bm C G

Chorus

Five year plans and new deals, wrapped in golden chainsC G C G


C G D Am C Em D G

Heard the singers playing, how we cheered for moreG C G

The crowd had rushed together, tryin' to keep warmG Bm C G

Chorus

Still the rain kept pourin', falling on my earsC G C G


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Who'll Stop The Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival Page 1 transcribed by Riff Ron

You've got to hide your love away.doc

YOU'VE GOT TO HIDE YOUR LOVE AWAY

(Beatles)

G Dsus4 Fadd9 G C Fadd9 C

Here I stand head in hand, turn my face to the wall

G Dsus4 Fadd9 G C Fadd9 C D

If she's gone I can't go on, feeling two foot small

G Dsus4 F G C F C

Everywhere people stare each and every day

G Dsus4 Fadd9 G C F C D D/C D/B D/A

I can see them laugh at me and I hear them say ay ay

G C Dsus4 D Dsus2 D

Hey you’ve got to hide your love away


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How can I even try, I can never win

G Dsus4 Fadd9 G C Fadd9 C D

Hearing them, seeing them in the state I'm in

G Dsus4 F G C F C

How could she say to me love will find away

G D F G C F C D D/C D/B D/A

Gather round all you clown, let me hear you say ay ay

G C Dsus4 D Dsus2 D




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