(intro) Eb5 Ab5 Ab5 Eb5 ( Eb5 ) (verse 1) Eb5 Bb5 Eb5 The Devil came from Kansas Bb5 Eb5 Where he went to I can't say Ab5 Eb5 Though I teach I'm not a preacher Ab5 Eb5 And I aim to stay that way Bb5 Eb5 There's a monkey riding on my back Bb5 Eb5 Been there for some time Ab5 C5 He says he knows me very well F5 Ab5 Eb5 But he's no friend of mine (chorus) Bb5 Eb5 I am not a humble pilgrim Ab5 Ab5 Db5 There's no need to scrape and squeeze Gb5 Ab5 Bb5 And don't beg for silver paper F5 Ab5 Eb5 When I'm trying to sell you cheese ( Bb5 Eb5 Ab5 Eb5 ) (verse 2) The Devil came from Kansas Where he went to I can't say If you really are my brother Then you better start to pray For the sins of those departed And the ones about to go There's a dark cloud just above us Don't scowl because I know (repeat chorus) (guitar solo) Bb5 Eb5 Bb5 Eb5 (3x) Ab5 Eb5 Bb5 (drum fill) (verse 3) Though I never came from Kansas Don't forget to thank the cook Which reminds me of my duty I was lost though now I look For the turning and the signpost And the road which takes you down To that pool inside the forest In whose waters I shall drown (repeat chorus) (coda) (guitar solo) (repeat to fade) ( Bb5 Eb5 Bb5 Eb5 )