Spade - Crockett Charley

Spade chords

Capo 5th fret
 
 
 
[Intro]
Am Dm Em Am
Dm  Am
 
 
[Verse 1]
Am
"I'm called a spade
   Dm
My mind has done been made"
Am                      E7
That's what the man, he said
        Am
Then he threw his money down
         Dm
And they passed the cards around
Am              E          Am
This weren't no children's game
 
 
[Verse 2]

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Am
He said his name
    Dm
Was just a passin' thing
Am                       E7
While I looked at him confused
      Am
But I soon knew what he meant
     Dm
With his revolver spent
Am E          Am
On everything but me
 
 
[Verse 3]
Am
Just then he laughed
    Dm
And handed me a bag
Am                              E7
Said, "Could you fill it for me please?"
        Am
Then we rode all night long
            Dm
Through the dark into the dawn
Am        E            Am
Before we finally took our rest
 
 
[Interlude]
Am
 
 
[Verse 4]
Am
Said he'd come in
Dm
From Galveston
Am                        E7
That troubled city by the gulf
            Am
He said, "I knew your sister well
        Dm
So when I saw you I could tell
Am      E              Am
By that ribbon on your sleeve"
 
 
[Verse 5]
Am
"I'm sorry to say
     Dm
Your sister's passed away
Am                        E7
I seen it with my own two eyes
          Am
And those same evil men
    Dm
Who killed my closest kin
Am        E             Am
They were sittin' there by you"
 
 
[Verse 6]
Am
"Listen to me
Dm
Life is misery
Am                      E7
Trouble's always on the way
       Am
And if I were you
Dm
I know what I'd do
Am              E                Am
Because they're sure to fall the spade"
 
 
[Outro]
Am
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How to play "Spade" by Charley Crockett on guitar

Capo Placement
- Place the capo on the 5th fret.

[Intro] Chords
- Am  Dm  Em  Am  Dm  Am
- Strumming: Employ a slow, reflective strumming pattern focusing on
  downstrokes to emphasize the melancholic mood of the song.

[Verse 1] to [Verse 6] Chords
- Progression: Am  Dm  Am  E7  Am  Dm  Am  E  Am
- Strumming Pattern: Use a mix of down and upstrokes to maintain a steady
  rhythmic flow. Accentuate the first beat of each measure to highlight
  the dramatic lyrics.
- Common Mistakes: Ensure clarity when switching from Am to E7, as the
  movement requires precise finger positioning to maintain tonal clarity.

[Interlude] Chords
- Chords: Am
- Technique: Let the Am chord ring out to create a moment of pause and
  reflection within the narrative of the song.

[Outro] Chords
- Chords: Am
- Maintain the somber mood by slowly strumming the Am chord, allowing
  each strum to resonate as the song comes to a close.

General Tips:
- Tuning: Standard tuning with a capo on the 5th fret.
- Tone: A clean acoustic tone is best for this song to capture its
  folk essence.
- Practice: Focus on the emotional delivery of your playing. Pay
  special attention to the dynamics of your strumming to reflect
  the song's narrative.

Lyrics Theme Summary:
"Spade" delves into themes of fate, loss, and the inevitable hardships
of life, told through a narrative involving gambling, personal ties,
and the harsh realities of a traveler's life. The song's haunting lyrics
and somber melody evoke a deep sense of storytelling rooted in folk traditions.