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The Wicked Messenger

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G 3-x-0-0-3-3
[Intro]
G    F
[Verse 1]
There Gwas a wicked messenger
From Eli he did Fcome
With a Gmind that multiplied the smallest matter
When Gquestioned who had sent for him
He answered with his Fthumb
For his Gtongue it could not speak, but only flatter
[Interlude]
G    F  G
[Verse 2]
He Gstayed behind the assembly hall
It was there he made his Fbed
OftenGtimes he could be seen returning
UnGtil one day he just appeared
With a note in his hand which Fread
"The Gsoles of my feet, I swear they're burning"
[Interlude]
G     F  G
[Verse 3]
Oh, the Gleaves began to falling
And the seas began to Fpart
And the Gpeople that confronted him were many
And Ghe was told but these few words
Which opened up his Fheart
"If ye Gcannot bring good news, then don't bring any"
[Outro]
G    F  G

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The Wicked Messenger

by Bob Dylan

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G 3-x-0-0-3-3

[Intro]

G F

[Verse 1]

There was a wicked messenger

From Eli he did come

With a mind that multiplied the smallest matter

When questioned who had sent for him

He answered with his thumb

For his tongue it could not speak, but only flatter

[Interlude]

G F G

[Verse 2]

He stayed behind the assembly hall

It was there he made his bed

Oftentimes he could be seen returning

Until one day he just appeared

With a note in his hand which read

"The soles of my feet, I swear they're burning"

[Interlude]

G F G

[Verse 3]

Oh, the leaves began to falling

And the seas began to part

And the people that confronted him were many

And he was told but these few words

Which opened up his heart

"If ye cannot bring good news, then don't bring any"

[Outro]

G F G

About The Wicked Messenger Chords by Bob Dylan

Learn how to play The Wicked Messenger by Bob Dylan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Wicked Messenger chords”, “The Wicked Messenger guitar chords”, or “Bob Dylan The Wicked Messenger 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 The Wicked Messenger chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Wicked Messenger lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, F.

FAQ — The Wicked Messenger by Bob Dylan

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