The Jolly Banker chords by
Wilco

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Key: G major•

Intro 1

G

G

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Verse 1

G

G

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My name is Tom Cranker and

C

C

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I'm a jolly banker

G

G

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D

D

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I'm a jolly banker, jolly banker am I

C

C

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I safe_ guard the farmers and

G

G

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widows and orphans

Singin' I'm a jolly banker,

D

D

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G

G

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jolly banker am I

Verse 2

G

G

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When dust storms are sailing,

C

C

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and crops they are failing

G

G

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D

D

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I'm a jolly banker, jolly banker am I

C

C

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G

G

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I check up your shortage and bring

down your mortageg

Singin' I'm a jolly banker,

D

D

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G

G

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jolly banker am I

Verse 3

G

G

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When money you're needing,

C

C

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and mouths you are feeding

G

G

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D

D

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I'm a jolyl banker, jolly banker am I

C

C

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I'll plaster your home with

G

G

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a furniture loan

Singin' I'm a jolly banker,

D

D

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G

G

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jolly banker am I

Verse 4

G

G

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If you show me you need it,

C

C

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I'll let you have credit

G

G

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D

D

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I'm a jolly banker, jolly banker am I

C

C

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Just bring me back two for

G

G

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the one I lend you

Singin' I'm a jolly banker,

D

D

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G

G

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jolly banker am I

Verse 5

G

G

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When your car you're losin',

C

C

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and sadly you're cruisin'

G

G

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D

D

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I'm a jolly banker, jolly banker am I

C

C

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I'll come and foreclose,

G

G

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get your car and your clothes

Singin' I'm a jolly banker,

D

D

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G

G

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jolly banker am I

Verse 6

G

G

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When the bugs get your cotton,

C

C

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the times they are rotten

G

G

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D

D

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I'm a jolly banker, jolly banker am I

C

C

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I'll come down and help you,

G

G

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I'll rake you and scalp you

Singin' I'm a jolly banker,

D

D

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G

G

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jolly banker am I

Interlude 1

G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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D

D

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C

C

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G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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Verse 7

G

G

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When the landlords abuse you,

C

C

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or sadly misuse you

G

G

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D

D

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I'm a jolly banker, jolly banker am I

C

C

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I'll send down the police chief to

G

G

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keep you from mischief

Singin' I'm a jolly banker,

D

D

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G

G

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jolly banker am I

Outro 1

G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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Chords

G
C
D

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Jolly Banker?

The original key of The Jolly Banker by Wilco is G major.

What are the main chords for The Jolly Banker?

The primary chords used in The Jolly Banker are G, C, D.

Do I need a capo to play The Jolly Banker?

No capo is required for this song.

Is The Jolly Banker beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Jolly Banker?

The tempo of The Jolly Banker is approximately 176 beats per minute.

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