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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]
CCmaj7Esus4/C
   x 8
[Verse 1]
C
Rusty old steam pipes banging away
Am
Letting me know it's another day
    F          G7
In hell, In a cell
C
He did wrong and he agrees
    Am
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
            C
Here's his song
C Cmaj7 Esus4/C C Cmaj7 Esus4/C
[Verse 2]
C
Twenty three hours in a lifeless cell
Am
Day after day it's the same old hell
           F                G7
Who knows why, I'd like to know
C
I wish I knew the answer for this
Am
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
            C
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
C

Rusty Old Steampipes tab and lyrics

Free tab for Rusty Old Steampipes by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

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]
[Chorus]
C Cmaj7 Esus4/C C Cmaj7 Esus4/C
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
C Cmaj7 Esus4/C C Cmaj7 Esus4/C
[Outro]
N.C.
Here's his song
C Cmaj7 Esus4/C C Cmaj7 Esus4/C
C

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.