Misc Traditional – Old Blue (Ukulele)
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Versions
(2)
Guitar
Ukulele
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This is a traditional old song which has been covered by many different artists over the years.
Here's a link to a version by Wil Maring and Robert Bowlin:
http://www.reverbnation.com/wilmaring/song/10233548-old-blue
The version I've offered here is done in a key which is suitable for my voice and in standard tuning and is not
meant to exactly represent any other version.
VERSE 1.
D Well, I had an old dog and his name was Blue, D A7 D Had an old dog and his name was Blue. D Had an old dog and his name was Blue D A7 D Betcha five dollars he's a good dog too
CHORUS:
D Her-r-r-r-r-e Blue D A7 D You good dog you D Her-r-r-r-r-e Blue D A7 D You good dog you
VERSE 2
D Well, I shouldered my axe and I tooted my horn, D A7 D Went to find 'possum in the new-grown corn. D Old Blue treed and I went to see, D A7 D Blue had 'possum up a tall oak tree.
CHORUS:
D Her-r-r-r-r-e Blue D A7 D You good dog you D Her-r-r-r-r-e Blue D A7 D You good dog you
VERSE 3.
D Mmm, boy roast'd 'possum, nice and brown, D A7 D Sweet po-ta-toes, n' all a-round D And to say come here old Blue (here-boy) D A7 D You`re a good old dog you better have some too
CHORUS:
D Her-r-r-r-r-e Blue D A7 D You good dog you D Her-r-r-r-r-e Blue D A7 D You good dog you
VERSE 4.
D Now, Old Blue died and he died so hard, D A7 D Made a big dent in my back-yard. D Dug his grave with a silver spade, D A7 D Lowered him down with a golden chain.
CHORUS:
D Her-r-r-r-r-e Blue D A7 D You good dog you D Her-r-r-r-r-e Blue D A7 D You good dog you
VERSE 5.
D Well I had a dream the other night D A7 D Old Blue runnin’ in the pale moonlight D Well he turned to me but then he ran away D A7 D And my tears they flowed like a new-born babe.
CHORUS:
D Her-r-r-r-r-e Blue D A7 D You good dog you D Her-r-r-r-r-e Blue D A7 D You good dog you
VERSE 6
D Now, when I get to heaven, first thing I'll do. D A7 D When I get to heaven, first thing I’ll do. D When I get to heaven first thing I'll do, D A7 D Pull out my horn and call old Blue
CHORUS:
D Her-r-r-r-r-e Blue D A7 D You good dog you D Her-r-r-r-r-e Blue A7 D God Bless You.
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