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Bob Dylan - Jokerman - Chords??

Was just wondering if anyone had any idea what the chords were for "jokerman" by bob dylan, as he performed it on the letterman performance in the mid 80's ('84 I think). Probably not the right place to ask this question, but i have looked EVERYWHERE on the net with no luck, all I can find is the regular studio version. Any help would be great - chords, tabs, even the key. Thanks.


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Hey Tom A,

Bob Dylan is my king of rock. He played in Myrtle Beach with Willie Nelson in 2005, and I got to see him. Anyway, here you go:

Jokerman
By Bob Dylan

Bb BbM7
Standin' on the water casting your bread,

Cm/Bb F/Bb Bb Eb/Bb
While the eyes of the idol with the iron head are glowing.

Bb BbM7
Distant ships sailin' into the mist,

Cm/Bb F/Bb
You were born with a snake in both of your fists,

Bb
While a hurricane was blowing.

Cm7 F Bb
Freedom, just around the corner for you.

Cm7 F Bb Eb
But with truth so far off, what good would it do?


Chorus

F Eb
Jokerman dance to the nightingale's tune.

Bb F/A Eb/G Eb
Bird fly high by the light of the moon.

Bb/D Eb6 F Bb
Oh, oh, oh Jokerman.

You just needed to come to the right place. Enjoy.