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    Does anyone know where I can get the correct music for this tune? I have found chords on line, but am not sure if they are correct.

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    These are pretty good. I can't remember what key NGDB did it in, but the chords on this site are close for the key of C. I think I'd go Am - Am7/G instead of Am7 - C/G, but other than that, these chords will do it. The chords on Guitaretab are wrong.



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    I hope that $4.95 doesn't blow your budget at MusicNotes (Mr. Bojangles).
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    Thanks,

    The music on KWW slink will work great.

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    That's a great video, but they seem to be lip synching to their record.

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    Quote Originally Posted by
    That's a great video, but they seem to be lip synching to their record.
    Yeah, 'cause I don't see a piano in the band...
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    what does it mean when the music has C (g) or C (b)?
    Probably pretty basic, but would appreciate the help.
    Thanks

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    C chord with a G bass note, I think.

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    sounds good....thanks

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    I saw the Dirt Band opening for Willie Nelson a few months back and noticed that they have corrected the mistake they recorded in the lyrics. They used to sing:

    I met him in a cell in New Orleans I was down and out.
    He looked at me to be the eyes of age and the smoke ran out.

    Now they sing:

    I met him in a cell in New Orleans I was down and out.
    He looked at me to be the eyes of age as he spoke right out.

    as Jerry Jeff intended.
    They put on a great show. Good to see John back playing with them.
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    Default Re: Mr Bojangles - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

    Thread Necromancy!

    So has anyone tabbed out the Mandolin backup parts for Mr. Bojangles?

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    Oh, also, we're doing it in the key of 'G'.

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