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Poor Lazarus

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Poor Lazarus (trad) 
Similar to the version recorded by Bob Dylan on the “Minnesota Hotel Tape” (Dec 22 1961)
Standard tuning no capo
[Intro]
D/F#Well they founGd poor LazaG7rus
in betCween two mounAtains
Blowed him dGown    D/F#great God
they blowed him doGwnD/F#  
[Verse 1]
Well they Gkilled poor LaG7zarus
with a miCghty nAumber
number 4G5D/F#  
[Verse 2]
Poor LazarGus they took his G7body
Cto the commissary offAice
Walked awayG  D/F#  
great God they walked awayG  D/F#  
[Verse 3]
Poor LazarGus Lazarus's fatG7her
CWhen he heard his son was a-dyAing
he said: let that fool go doGwnD/F#  
Let the fool go dowGnD/F#  
[Verse 4]
And LazaruGs Lazarus's little sistG7er
Cshe could not come to the funAeral
Didn't have no shGoesD/F#  
lord on her feeGtD/F#  
[Verse 5]
And LazaruGs Lazarus's old mothG7er
Cwalking down thAe road
crying: my only sGonD/F#  
he killed my only sGonD/F#  
[Verse 6]
Hey captaiGn did you hear the newG7s?
CYour men are gonna leave yAou
next pay dayG  D/F#  
oh lord next pay dayG  D/F#  
[Verse 7]
Well the hGigh sheriff told the depG7uty
Cgo out and get me LazaArus
Dead or alivGeD/F#  
dead or alivGe

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The story behind the song

Bob Dylan, known for his sophisticated lyrical techniques and infusion of intellectualism into folk music, often drew from traditional material. This song, "Poor Lazarus," is one such example, reflecting his early embrace of folk and blues. It embodies the kind of traditional storytelling and emotional depth that characterized his work, even as he began to defy pop music conventions. Playing it connects you to a rich vein of folk tradition, filtered through the sensibility of a master songwriter.

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Poor Lazarus

by Bob Dylan

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D/F#

Poor Lazarus (trad)

Similar to the version recorded by Bob Dylan on the “Minnesota Hotel Tape” (Dec 22 1961)

Standard tuning no capo

[Intro]

D/F# G G7

Well they found poor Lazarus

C A

in between two mountains

G D/F#

Blowed him down great God

G D/F#

they blowed him down

[Verse 1]

G G7

Well they killed poor Lazarus

C A

with a mighty number

G D/F#

number 45

[Verse 2]

G G7

Poor Lazarus they took his body

C A

to the commissary office

G D/F#

Walked away

G D/F#

great God they walked away

[Verse 3]

G G7

Poor Lazarus Lazarus's father

C A

When he heard his son was a-dying

G D/F#

he said: let that fool go down

G D/F#

Let the fool go down

[Verse 4]

G G7

And Lazarus Lazarus's little sister

C A

she could not come to the funeral

G D/F#

Didn't have no shoes

G D/F#

lord on her feet

[Verse 5]

G G7

And Lazarus Lazarus's old mother

C A

walking down the road

G D/F#

crying: my only son

G D/F#

he killed my only son

[Verse 6]

G G7

Hey captain did you hear the news?

C A

Your men are gonna leave you

G D/F#

next pay day

G D/F#

oh lord next pay day

[Verse 7]

G G7

Well the high sheriff told the deputy

C A

go out and get me Lazarus

G D/F#

Dead or alive

dead or alive

About Poor Lazarus Chords by Bob Dylan

Learn how to play Poor Lazarus by Bob Dylan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Poor Lazarus chords”, “Poor Lazarus guitar chords”, or “Bob Dylan Poor Lazarus chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Poor Lazarus chords and for experienced players who want accurate Poor Lazarus lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D/F#, G, G7, C, A.

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