Drive-By Truckers – Mercy Buckets (Guitar Live)

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I played this by ear in standard tuning; DBT are well-known for tuning a full step down(DGCFAD), so you may adjust accordingly for full effect [Intro] C [Verse 1]
F                                        G                  C
    When all your good days keep getting shorter, count on me.

F                                       G                 C
    When you're 'bout 20 cents shy of a quarter, count on me.

G                                 Dm
    When you just need a place to hide out for a while.

G                                      Dm            F
    I'll help you hide the bodies in a little while.
[Chorus]
C                           F
I will bring you buckets of mercy,

C                                 F
   And hold your hand when you're crossing the street.

C                          F           C             F
   I'll bring a song if you want it.
[Verse 2]
F                            G                               C
   And if you woke up on the wrong side of the bed, count on me.

F                                       G                                   C
   If you're feeling that freight train running through your head, count on me.

G                               Dm
   If you just need a friend to talk to,

G                       Dm         F
   Or maybe not talk at all.
[Chorus]
C                           F
I will bring you buckets of mercy,

C                            F
 And put a smile back on your pretty face.

C                           F
 I'll bring a shovel if you want it.

C                          F
 Carry your secrets to the grave.
[Bridge] G - A - F (X2)
            G    A   F                 Dm
When you're down and out, I'll pick you up down at the station.

         F
Put your hard times on vacation.

    G               F
And  get you headed on your way.
[Chorus]
C                           F
I will bring you buckets of mercy,

C                                F
  And hold your hand when you're crossing the street.

C                      F
  Pay your bail if you need it.

C                     F
I will be your saving grace.
[Outro]
C                     F
I will be your saving grace.

C                     F
I will be your saving grace.