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Cousin Of Mine Chords by Sam Cooke

Cousin Of Mine chords by Sam Cooke

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Cousin Of Mine by Sam Cooke: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights

"Cousin of Mine" by Sam Cooke was released in 1964 on his album "Ain't That Good News." The song showcases Cooke's soulful vocals and poignant lyrics about family relationships. With its smooth melody and heartfelt delivery, it remains a timeless classic in the world of soul music.
  • Difficulty: Beginner
Intro:
Bb  G  C F  Bb  F
90 BPM


Verse 1:
F          Bb             G
There's a scandal in the neighbourhood
          C    F           Bb   F
and it's all about Julie Brown
             Bb         G
it seems a long lost cousin Jeremiah
      C      F         Bb
had lately arrived in town

Verse 2:
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  Bb                            G
Now when Julie's fella came to call
                           C       F      Bb  F
and saw them kissing, he started home at once
      Bb                  G
but Julie said,  I'm surprised at you
           C     F      Bb
dont go acting like a dunce

Chorus:


Bb                            G
Why he's a cousin of mine, a cousin of mine
        C                           Bb
youre liable for to see him here, any old time
                         G                C            F         Bb   F
He's a cousin of mine, a cousin of mine go on, he's a cousin of mine

Verse 3:


Bb                                 G
Now when Julie had explained her relationship
          C    F             Bb  F
he said  Honey that maybe so
          Bb                      G
but that fella don't look like a thirty second cousin
          C
that I  met here a week ago

Verse 4:


Bb                                    G
Julie smiled at him and joined her cousins side
              C     F       Bb  F
and as they slowly walked away
Bb                   G
He heard him ask  Who was the fella
          C         F   Bb  F
and he heard his Julie say

Chorus:
          Bb                G
He's a cousin of mine, a cousin of mine
       C            F             Bb
your liable for to see him here, any old time
                           G               C           F        Bb
Hes a cousin of mine, a cousin of mine, go on he's a cousin of mine



Outro:
              G         C
Now Would I fool you,  Lo
          F       Bb
He's a cousin of mine

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