Shingle by Shingle
(Eric Bibb)
(Capo 2nd fret)
This song is all finger picking and harmonies. The chords I have written are the very
basic melody to the song. You will definitely need to listen to the CD to get the finer
harmonies and arpeggios that Eric plays.
Intro
C, C/G, F9
Verse 1
CBCm
Folks stumble and fall, ain't nothing new at all
FGC
Just keep up with new way's of going down
CBCm
Weather your poor or rich, at the bottom of a ditch
FGC
You can finally see the light and turn your life around
Chorus
CFCF
Shingle by shingle, I'm patching up the roof
C F G (F shape on 5th Fret)
Row by row, bringing in the crop
CFA
Love makes a change, I'm living the proof
FGFGC
New water's in the well and I'm grateful, for every drop
Verse 2
I've had my share of debts, some regrets
I'm leaving all that behind and moving on
I thank God the day I can truly say
My souls dark night has turned to dawn
Chorus
Instrumental
Chorus x 2