Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – Mr Bojangles (Ukulele)
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Chords
[Verse 1]
C Em Am I knew a man, Bojangles and he danced for you F G In worn out shoes C Em Am Silver hair, a ragged shirt and baggy pants F G The old soft shoe F Em He jumped so high E7 Am D He jumped so high G G7 Then he'd lightly touch down
[Verse 2]
C Em Am I met him in a cell in New Orleans, I was F G Down and out C Em Am He looked to me to be the eyes of age F G As he spoke right out F Em He talked of life E7 Am D He talked of life G G7 He laughed, clicked his heels and stepped
[Verse 3]
C Em Am He said his name, Bojangles and he danced a lick F G Across the cell C Em He grabbed his pants, a better stance Am Oh, he jumped so high F G Then he clicked his heels F Em He let go a laugh E7 Am D He let go a laugh G G7 Pushed back his clothes all around
[Chorus]
Am Em Mr. Bojangles Am Em Mr. Bojangles Am Em Mr. Bojangles C Em Am Dance
[Verse 4]
C Em Am He danced for those in minstrel shows and county fairs F G Throughout the south C Em Am He spoke with tears of fifteen years how his dog and him F G Traveled about F Em The dog up and died E7 Am D He up and died G G7 After twenty years he still grieves
[Verse 5]
C Em Am He said I dance now at every chance in honky tonks F G For drinks and tips C Em Am But most the time I spend behind these county bars F G He said I drinks a bit F Em He shook his head E7 Am D And as he shook his head G I heard someone ask him please G7 Please
[Chorus]
Am Em Mr. Bojangles Am Em Mr. Bojangles Am Em Mr. Bojangles C Em Am C Dance