Devil Came From Kansas by Procol Harum Lyric and Guitar Chords

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# “The Devil Came From Kansas”
# (Gary Brooker – Keith Reid)
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#Intro (chords and rests as indicated):
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Verse 1:

The Devil came from Kansas
Where he went to I can’t say
Though I teach I’m not a preacher
And I aim to stay that way
There’s a monkey riding on my back
Been there for some time
He says he knows me very well
But he’s no friend of mine

Chorus:

I am not a humble pilgrim
There’s no need to scrape and squeeze
And don’t beg for silver paper
When I’m trying to sell you cheese

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Verse 2:

The Devil came from Kansas
Where he went to I can’t say
If you really are my brother
Then you better start to pray
For the sins of those departed
And the ones about to go
There’s a dark cloud just above us
Don’t scowl because I know

(repeat chorus)

Guitar solo:

Bb Eb Bb Eb (3X)
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Verse 3:

Though I never came from Kansas
Don’t forget to thank the cook
Which reminds me of my duty
I was lost though now I look
For the turning and the signpost
And the road which takes you down
To that pool inside the forest
In whose waters I shall drown

(repeat chorus)

Coda (guitar solo; repeat to fade)

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— another ace 60’s tab from Andrew Rogers