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Philadelphia Lawyer chords by
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
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Key: Ab major•
Intro 1
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Asus4
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Verse 1
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Way out in Reno, Nevada
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Where the romances bloom and fade
C
C

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A great Philadelphia lawyer
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In love with a Hollywood name
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Come, love, and we will wander
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Down where the lights are so bright
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I'll win you a divorce from your husband
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And we can get married tonight
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Wild Bill was a gun -toting cowboy
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Had ten notches carved on his gun
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And all of the boys around Reno
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left while Bill's darlin' was gone
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One night as Bill was re turnin'

from ridin' the range in the cold
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He thought of his Hollywood darlin'
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Her love was as lasting as gold
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Well, as Bill drew near to her window

Two shadows he saw on the shade
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Was a great Philadelphian lawyer
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Makin' love to Bill's Hollywood maid
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Well the night was as still as the desert

And the moon hangin' high overhead
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Bill listened a while at the window
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He could hear every word that was said
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Your hands are so pretty and lovely
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Your form so rare and divine
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Come go back with me to Philadelphia
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And leave this wild cowboy behind

Well, tonight back in old
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Pennsylvania
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Amongst her beautiful pies
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There's one less Philadelphia lawyer
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In old Philadelphia tonight
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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • Asus4

  • C

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Philadelphia Lawyer by Ramblin' Jack Elliott is Ab major.

The primary chords used in Philadelphia Lawyer are Ab, Eb, Bbsus4, Db.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Eb, Bbsus4, Db, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Philadelphia Lawyer is approximately 97 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Philadelphia Lawyer using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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