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Loser

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1/46

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

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Step 1 / 46Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

[Intro]
e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|---------------1----------------1-------------------------1----------------------1-----------------|
G|---------------2----------------2------2------------------2----------------------2-----------------|
D|-1/2---1-0-----2--1/2---1-0-----2--1/2-----2---1p0--------2--------1/2---1-0-----2-------1/2--1-0--|
A|-----0-----3-0-0------0-----3-0-0--------0---0-----3----0-0-----0------0-----3-0-0-----0----0------|
E|------------------------------------------------------------0-3--------------------0-3-------------|
The C/B i used in song is x22010
[Verse 1]
AmIf I had a gGun for every aCce I've Ddrawn,
CI could arm a Emtown the size of Amabilene
AmDon't ya push me CbaGby 'Emcause I'm moanin Dlow
And you Cknow I'm C/Bonly Amin it Gfor the Amgold
[Verse 2]
AmAll that I am Gasking for is Cten gold Ddollars
CAnd I could pay you Emback with one good Amhand
AmYou can look aCround aGbout the Emwide world Dover
And you'll Cnever C/Bfind Amanother Ghonest Amman
[Chorus]
GLast fair Ddeal in the Acountry, sweet Suzy
GLast fair Ddeal in the Atown
GPut your gold Dmoney where your Alove is baby
BeCfore you C/Blet my Amdeal Ggo Ddown.......go Amdown
G  D A C  C/B Am G D Am
[Verse 3]
AmDon't you push me Gbaby Ccause I'm moaning Dlow
CWell I know a little Emsomething you won't Amnever know
AmDont ya touch hard CliGquor, just a Emcup of cold cofDfee
I'm gonna Cget up C/Bin the Ammorning Gand Amgo
[Verse 4]
AmEverybodys Gbraggin and Cdrinkin that Dwine
CI can tell the queen of Emdiamonds by the Amway she shines
AmCome to CdaGddy Emon the inside Dstraight
Well I Cgot no C/Bchance of Amlosing Gthis Amtime
Well I Cgot no C/Bchance of Amlosing Gthis Amtime
Well I Cgot no C/Bchance of Amlosing Gthis DtimeAm  

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The story behind the song

The Grateful Dead were known for their eclectic style, blending rock, blues, jazz, folk, and country with psychedelia. This song, appearing on a live release, showcases the band's improvisational spirit. Playing it, you're tapping into the roots of a band celebrated for its unique sound and devoted fanbase, often considered the pioneering godfathers of the jam band world. At its heart, it feels like a journey through a landscape of diverse musical influences.

AI-written from these sources:Grateful Dead — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Loser

by Grateful Dead

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C/B

[Intro]

e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|

B|---------------1----------------1-------------------------1----------------------1-----------------|

G|---------------2----------------2------2------------------2----------------------2-----------------|

D|-1/2---1-0-----2--1/2---1-0-----2--1/2-----2---1p0--------2--------1/2---1-0-----2-------1/2--1-0--|

A|-----0-----3-0-0------0-----3-0-0--------0---0-----3----0-0-----0------0-----3-0-0-----0----0------|

E|------------------------------------------------------------0-3--------------------0-3-------------|

The C/B i used in song is x22010

[Verse 1]

Am G C D

If I had a gun for every ace I've drawn,

C Em Am

I could arm a town the size of abilene

Am C G Em D

Don't ya push me baby 'cause I'm moanin low

C C/B Am G Am

And you know I'm only in it for the gold

[Verse 2]

Am G C D

All that I am asking for is ten gold dollars

C Em Am

And I could pay you back with one good hand

Am C G Em D

You can look around about the wide world over

C C/B Am G Am

And you'll never find another honest man

[Chorus]

G D A

Last fair deal in the country, sweet Suzy

G D A

Last fair deal in the town

G D A

Put your gold money where your love is baby

C C/B Am G D Am

Before you let my deal go down.......go down

G D A C C/B Am G D Am

[Verse 3]

Am G C D

Don't you push me baby cause I'm moaning low

C Em Am

Well I know a little something you won't never know

Am C G Em D

Dont ya touch hard liquor, just a cup of cold coffee

C C/B Am G Am

I'm gonna get up in the morning and go

[Verse 4]

Am G C D

Everybodys braggin and drinkin that wine

C Em Am

I can tell the queen of diamonds by the way she shines

Am C G Em D

Come to daddy on the inside straight

C C/B Am G Am

Well I got no chance of losing this time

C C/B Am G Am

Well I got no chance of losing this time

C C/B Am G D Am

Well I got no chance of losing this time

About Loser Chords by Grateful Dead

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