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Rusty Old Steampipes

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Performed by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and the The Mākaha Sons of Niʻihau
Album: Unforgettable (2008) - Poki Records
CAPO 5
[Intro]
 C   Cmaj7   Esus4/Cx 8
[Verse 1]
CRusty old steam pipes banging away
AmLetting me know it's another day
In hFell, In a cG7ell
CHe did wrong and he agrees
So pAmunish him with humanity
For he's a hFuman, he's not a G7dog
[Chorus]
FShow him a picture or gG7ive him an answer that will hCelp himC7  
He wFants to free his bCody
He wFants to free his mCind
He's bFeen in prison too lG7ong
Here's his sCong
C Cmaj7 Esus4/C C Cmaj7 Esus4/C
[Verse 2]
CTwenty three hours in a lifeless cell
AmDay after day it's the same old hell
Who knows wFhy, I'd like to kG7now
CI wish I knew the answer for this
AmTo release his soul from captivity
Oh LFord, hear his pG7lea
[Chorus]
FShow him a picture or gG7ive him an answer that will hCelp himC7  
He wFants to free his bCody
He wFants to free his mCind
He's bFeen in prison too lG7ong
Here's his sCong
C Cmaj7 Esus4/C C Cmaj7 Esus4/C
[Outro]
CRusty old Cmaj7steam pipes Esus4/Cbanging awayC  Cmaj7  Esus4/C  
CRusty old Cmaj7steam pipes Esus4/Cbanging awayC  Cmaj7  Esus4/C  
CRusty old Cmaj7steam pipes Esus4/Cbanging awayC  Cmaj7  Esus4/C  
He's bFeen Fin pFrison tFoo lG7ong
N.C.
Here's his song
C Cmaj7 Esus4/C C Cmaj7 Esus4/C
C

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Rusty Old Steampipes

by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 5 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Cmaj7

Esus4/C

Performed by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and the The Mākaha Sons of Niʻihau

Album: Unforgettable (2008) - Poki Records

CAPO 5

[Intro]

C Cmaj7 Esus4/C

x 8

[Verse 1]

Rusty old steam pipes banging away

Letting me know it's another day

F G7

In hell, In a cell

He did wrong and he agrees

So punish him with humanity

F G7

For he's a human, he's not a dog

[Chorus]

F G7 C C7

Show him a picture or give him an answer that will help him

F C

He wants to free his body

F C

He wants to free his mind

F G7

He's been in prison too long

Here's his song

C Cmaj7 Esus4/C C Cmaj7 Esus4/C

[Verse 2]

Twenty three hours in a lifeless cell

Day after day it's the same old hell

F G7

Who knows why, I'd like to know

I wish I knew the answer for this

To release his soul from captivity

F G7

Oh Lord, hear his plea

[Chorus]

F G7 C C7

Show him a picture or give him an answer that will help him

F C

He wants to free his body

F C

He wants to free his mind

F G7

He's been in prison too long

Here's his song

C Cmaj7 Esus4/C C Cmaj7 Esus4/C

[Outro]

C Cmaj7 Esus4/C C Cmaj7 Esus4/C

Rusty old steam pipes banging away

C Cmaj7 Esus4/C C Cmaj7 Esus4/C

Rusty old steam pipes banging away

C Cmaj7 Esus4/C C Cmaj7 Esus4/C

Rusty old steam pipes banging away

F F F F G7

He's been in prison too long

N.C.

Here's his song

C Cmaj7 Esus4/C C Cmaj7 Esus4/C

About Rusty Old Steampipes Tab by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

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The tab for "Rusty Old Steampipes" show the original chord names (including C, Cmaj7, Esus4/C, Am, F, G7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.