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Ain't No Brakeman chords by
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
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Key: F major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Every day it's harder tryin'
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Bbm
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to make more money
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Then it gets to tax time
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And it ain't so funny
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Dollars in my pocket and right
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Bb
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C
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out my back door

All them government men
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Bb
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are just tryin'

To make me poorer - that ain't fair
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Bb
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I got to testify, ain't no surrender
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My time will be here by and by
Verse 2
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Fm
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People tell me,"Hey,why don't you cut
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C
C

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our whin_ ing"
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Tell me, "Every cloud has got
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a silver lining"
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F
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Eb
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Eb
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6

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But when you got
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that misery
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Eb
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Weigh_ ing heavy on
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Bb
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C
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you
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It's hard to take a look at it
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And see your way through
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So I say I got to testi_ fy
Verse 3
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When you're taken sick
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Bbm
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You're gonna
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C
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need your doctor
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But when you're feeling lowdown
Verse 4
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Need a friend to talk
Fm
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F
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Bb
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The train that you ride
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Don't always go your way
Fm
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But they say that every dog is gon_
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Eb
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Fm
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na have it's day
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So I say I got to testify
Verse 5
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I've had my ups and downs

like everybody else

Sometimes been abandoned

Left back on the shelf

If the horse can throw you

Get back up there in the saddle

If you fall into the water

Get back in that boat and paddle
Fm
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So I say I got to testify
Outro 1

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Chords

  • Bb

  • F

  • Bbm

  • C

  • Fm

  • Eb

    6

Capo: 3

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What is the original key of Ain't No Brakeman?

The original key of Ain't No Brakeman by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers is F major.

What are the main chords for Ain't No Brakeman?

The primary chords used in Ain't No Brakeman are Bb, F, Bbm, C, Fm, Eb.

Do I need a capo to play Ain't No Brakeman?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Is Ain't No Brakeman beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, F, Bbm, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Ain't No Brakeman?

The tempo of Ain't No Brakeman is approximately 115 beats per minute.

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