Key: G
Introduction:
F#m D A
Jefferson was always out of luck.
F#m D A
I remember when we both grew up.
F#m D A
Jefferson got hit by a westbound truck.
F#m D A
I guess that didn't make him look like a million bucks.
Bm D
That night when Sally really stole the show.
Bm D
And every boy was captured digging for gold.
G E
Poor old Jefferson was left in the snow.
D A
I'm gonna pray for Jefferson.
D A E
Pray for Jefferson's soul.
D A
I'm gonna pray for Jefferson.
D A E
Pray for Jefferson's soul.
F#m D A
Jefferson is always on my mind.
F#m D A
When him and me were running out of time.
F#m D A
Jefferson was sure enough left behind.
F#m D A
The cops came in and took him by surprise.
Bm D
That night when Sally really showed her game.
Bm D
The neighborhood would never be the same.
G E
Poor old Jefferson got the blame.
D A
Oh, I'm gonna pray for Jefferson.
D A E
Pray for Jefferson's soul...
C G
I do believe he didn't do wrong.
D C
I say a prayer for someone I care for.
Em C
I do believe he didn't do wrong.
G D
I say a prayer for someone I care for.
Bm D
That night when Sally really gave it all.
Bm D
And made us small boys look quite tall.
G E
Poor old Jefferson left the ball.
E B
Yeah, I'm gonna pray for Jefferson.
E B F#
Pray for Jefferson´s soul...
E B
I´m gonna pray for Jefferson.
E B F#
Pray for Jefferson´s soul...my my my
E B
I´m gonna pray for Jefferson.
E B F#
Pray for Jefferson´s soul...
E B
I´m gonna pray for Jefferson.
E B F#
Pray for Jefferson´s soul...
B F#
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