Great tune!!
I play the Gm7 as a streight Gm, I like it better.
Slide it to hit the Gm# before sliding once more up to Am to start the chorus lyrics.
Have fun..
Intro
F Bb F Bb
F Bb F Bb F
Levon wears his war wound like a crown. He calls his child Jesus
C Dm Am Bb Gm7
Cause he likes the name and he sends him to the finest school in town.
F Bb F Bb F
Levon, Levon likes his money. He makes a lot they say
C Dm Am Bb Gm7
Spends his days counting in a garage by the motorway.
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(Chorus)
Gm7,Gm#, Am Dm Bb
He was born a pauper to a pawn on a Christmas day
F Gm7 F
When the New York Times God is dead, and the wars begun.
Bb F Gm7
Alvin Tostig has a son today.
Bb F
And he shall be Levon, and he shall be a good man.
Bb F
And he shall be Levon. in tradition with the family plan
Bb F
And he shall be Levon. And he shall be a good man.
Bb F C7
He shall, be Levon________.
F Bb F Bb
F Bb F Bb F
Levon sells cartoon balloons in town. His family business thrives.
C Dm Am Bb Gm7
Jesus, blows up balloons all day. Sits on the porch swing watching them fly.
F Bb F Bb F
And Jesus, he wants to go to Venus. Leave Levon far behind.
C Dm Am Bb Gm7
Take a balloon and go sailing, while Levon, Levon slowly dies...
(Chorus)
repeat twice & fade
