St. James Infirmary - D Minor
Public domain – lyrics and melody
This is a simple version of a very familiar song, using only the chords from this Path.
Take your time and notice how the added notes deepen the minor sound.
I [Dm7]went down to [A7]St. James In[Dm7]firmary
I [Gm7]Saw my baby [A7]there
She was [Dm7]stretched out on a [A7]long white [Dm7]table
So [Gm7]sweet, [A7]So cold, so [Dm]fair
Practice notes
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Let each chord ring and listen to its colour before changing.
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Minor 7 chords often feel more expressive than expected — enjoy that.
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If needed, simplify the left hand while your ear adjusts to the sound.
- To make this song easier to play, simply remove all of the 7's, e.g. for Dm7, just play Dm. This works for all of the chords in this song.