Brother John — Big Head Todd and the Monsters
Chords and lyrics for Brother John by Big Head Todd and the Monsters (key of C).
Verse 1
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
| | | | | 1st fret
Intro
G C D C [x2]
[G]Turn around for [C]something better[C][D]
[G]Children, give up, [C]don't you [D]ever[C]
[G]Remember that the [C]devil's clever[C][D]
[G][C][D]Mmm-hmmm[C]
Chorus
[G]Brother John, [C]where are you, [D]why are you [C][G][C][D][C]sleeping?
[G]Brother John, [C]why are you, [D]where are you [C][G][C][D][C]sleeping?
[G]Take the light [C]into your room[C][D]
[G]Cast a candle on[C] your doom[C][D]
[G]Your master he is[C] coming home [D]soon[C]
[G][C][D]Mmm-hmmm[C]
Chorus
[G]Brother John, [C]how are you, why[D] are you [C][G][C][D][C]sleeping?
[G]Brother John, [C]why are you, [D]why are you [C][G][C][D][C]sleeping?
Bridge
[Em] May your [C]awakening [G]be near
[Em] Heaven could be [C]any place
Why not [D]here?
Why not [C]here?
Why not [G]here?
Why not [C]here?
[D] [C]
Chorus
[G]Brother John, [C]how are you, how[D] are you [C][G][C][D][C]sleeping? [x3]
[G]Brother John, [C]how are you, [D]why are you [C][G][C][D][C]sleeping?
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