Ricky Nelson – Down Along The Bayou Country (Guitar)
Key
-
Versions
(2)
Bass Tab
Guitar
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Speed:
1.0x
Chords
[Intro]
(Bass climb-down: G# G F#)
A A A D D
[Verse 1]
D It was down along the bayou country D A Down around New Orleans A A7 You took my hand, you said you're my man A A7 D We'll have a good life you and me
[Verse 2]
D It was down along the bayou country D A Down in the Cajun land A A7 Momma said: Son, you know, before you're done A A7 D You're gonna wind up with a gun in your hand
[Chorus]
G C G C Then I heard that train whistle moanin' G C G C It was rolling on down the line G C G C I got thoughts to straighten out, places to know about A A7 D ...I'll be home in no time
[Verse 4]
D Then I hopped a train down in Lockport D A I headed cross Hattiesburg A A7 I think I knew then, I wouldn't see you again A A7 D Goodbye was the last thing I heard
[Chorus]
G C G C Then I met a man up in Greenville G C G C He said he'd give me some real good advice G C G C You see, you gotta get smart, I did, here take this gun and kid A A7 D Never, never look twice
[Verse 6]
D Now living to me has meant heartache D A Life was always something to use A A7 As I look back again, I never could win A A7 D I guess I was put down here to lose
[Instrumental]
A A A7 A7
A A7 D
[Verse 7]
D Now I'm alone and locked up in Montgomery D A You see I robbed a bank aaaand shot a man A A7 They're gonna hang me tomorrow, I wish I could borrow A A7 D A life to live over again
[Outro]
A A A7 A7
A A7 D
D
(Let ring)