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Voodoo Child Slight Return

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Half Step Down EbAbDbGbBbeb
Bm/D- x504xx
Aadd4/C#- x402xx
[Intro]
E
[Verse 1]
Well, I Estand up next to a mountainG...A...And I chop it down with tGhe edge of Emy haGnd A  G  E  
Well, I Estand up next to a mountainG...A...And I chop it down with tGhe edge of Emy haGnd A  G  E  
[Pre-Chorus]
Well, I Bm/Dpick up all the pieces and make an island, Aadd4/C#might even raise a little sandE  G  A  E  G  E  
[Chorus]
'Cause I'm a C7voodoo child, D7lord knows I'm a voodoo child babEyG  A  E  G  E  
[Instrumental]
[Verse 2]
EI want to say one more last thing
I didn't Emean to take up all your sweet timeG...AI'll give it right back to ya Gone of these dEays G  A  G  E  
I didn't Emean to take up all your sweet timeG...AI'll give it right back to ya Gone of these dEays G  A  G  E  
[Pre-Chorus]
If I donBm/D't meet you no more in this world then uh, Aadd4/C#I'll meet ya on the next one and don't be lEate G  A  E  G  E  
[Chorus]
'Cause I'm a C7voodoo child, D7lord knows I'm a voodoo child babEyG  A  E  G  E  
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The story behind the song

Jimi Hendrix is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential guitarists of all time, with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describing him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music." This song showcases his iconic guitar work, a powerful example of his unique style and musical vision. Playing it feels like stepping into the raw, electrifying energy of a guitar legend.

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