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