Charley Crockett – The Death Of Bill Bailey (Guitar Live)

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The Death of Bill Bailey - Charley Crockett (based on live performances) [Intro] F G Am Dm G C [Verse 1]
F         G        Am
The death of Bill Bailey

F       E7         Am
Was no surprise to me

A7                        Dm
All of his friends saw it coming

A7                    Dm
They knew the end was near

F     G               Am
I was taken in by his cunning

Dm          G      C
Late in the autumn last year
[Verse 2]
F        G      Am
The news of his killing

F            E7         Am
It travelled across this land

A7                       Dm
He was handsome as he was charming

A7                        Dm
And he worked these mining towns

F        G                       Am
Til one night when the party had ended

F         G              C
Bill Bailey was lying down
[Verse 3]
F   G       Am
Many times I cried

F     E           Am
Since Bill Bailey died

A7                      Dm
He was always ready and willing

A7                Dm
To sing the devils song

F         G          Am
Its funny how I miss him

F           G          C
Even though he done me wrong
[Bridge] Dm G Am D7 F G Am [Verse 4]
D              G             A
I bought him a marble headstone

G                    F#7          Bm
And I buried him on a cold winter morn

B7                          Em
When a young and green eyed woman

B7                         Em
Appeared through the golden haze

G                A              F#7
She asked me if I killed Bill Bailey

G                    A             D
I just said all his debts had been paid