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Key: Gb major•
Intro 1
F#
F#
2

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Bm
Bm
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B
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G#m
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B
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G#m
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B
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G#m
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B
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F#
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B
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B
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F#
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Verse 1
F#
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Mr. Kennedy was born

But now he is gone
B
B
2

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Bm
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B
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G#m
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To never re_ turn_ ing a- more
B
B
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G#m
G#m
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Made me feel sad
B
B
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G#m
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B
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He's the best friend we had
F#
F#
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He's from the rich and the poor
B
B
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Now I can't muchin' tell
F#
F#
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It'll last me for years
B
B
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F#
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His memory still rings in my head.
Verse 2
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Now this sorry grief

Had a great family
B
B
2

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They all seemed so happy and gay
G#m
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From adults to a child
B
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F#
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They all seemed to a- have a smile
B
B
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F#
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B
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F#
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They must a- have been born that way
B
B
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Now I can't much- a tell
F#
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It'll last me for years
B
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F#
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His memory still rings in my head.
Verse 3
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Mmh God bless little John

That little Caroline responds
Bm
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And also their mother dear
B
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His father and mother
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Sis_ ter and brother

They must- a been born that way
B
B
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Now I can't muchin' tell
F#
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It'll last me for years
B
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F#
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His memory still rings in my head.
Interlude 1
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G#m
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B
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B
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B
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Verse 4
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B
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B
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B
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Mmh
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this sorry grief

Had a great family
B
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G#m
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All seemed so happy and gay
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G#m
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Father and his mother
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G#m
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Sister and brother
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F#
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They must a- have been born that way
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F#
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Now I can't much- a tell

It'll last me for years
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B
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His memory still rings in
F#
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my head.
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Chords

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  • Bm

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  • G#m

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What is the original key of President Kennedy?

The original key of President Kennedy by Son House is Gb major.

What are the main chords for President Kennedy?

The primary chords used in President Kennedy are Gb, Cbm, Cb, Abm.

Do I need a capo to play President Kennedy?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is President Kennedy beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Gb, Cbm, Cb, Abm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of President Kennedy?

The tempo of President Kennedy is approximately 64 beats per minute.

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