The Kingston Trio – Bimini (Ukulele)
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(2)
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Chords
Written by Ted Lewis 1921
(As played by the Kingston Trio)
D7 Oh, 'til I go down to Bimini, G D7 G never get a lickin' 'til I go down to Bimini.
Verse 1
G C We were all sailors 'til the day D7 G our boat put in to Bimini Bay. G C We tapped a keg. We loaded on. D7 G Woke up to find the boat was gone!
Chorus:
G Send my bail down to Bimini. D7 This town is wearisome.
Got thrown in jail just for drinkin'
G D7 G Barbados rum, Barbados rum D7 Oh, 'til I go down to Bimini, G D7 G never get a lickin 'til I go down to Bimini.
Verse 2
G C I recollect the other night, D7 G seems like there was a friendly fight. G C It was a woman brought me grief. D7 G Her mother was the police chief!
Chorus:
G Send my bail down to Bimini. D7 This town is wearisome.
Got thrown in jail just for drinkin'
G D7 G Barbados rum, Barbados rum D7 Oh, 'til I go down to Bimini, G D7 G never get a lickin 'til I go down to Bimini.
Verse 3
G C I told them I would mend my ways. D7 G They let me out in thirty days. G C One little sip to quench my thirst, D7 G I should have read the label first!
Chorus:
G Send my bail down to Bimini. D7 This town is wearisome.
Got thrown in jail just for drinkin'
G D7 G Barbados rum, Barbados rum D7 Oh, 'til I go down to Bimini, G D7 G never get a lickin 'til I go down to Bimini.
Verse 4
G C They say that Bimini can't afford D7 G to keep providing room and board. G C I'm anchored here by ball and chain, D7 G squeezin' the rum from sugar cane.
Chorus:
G Send my bail down to Bimini. D7 This town is wearisome.
Got thrown in jail just for drinkin'
G D7 G Barbados rum, Barbados rum D7 Oh, 'til I go down to Bimini, G D7 G never get a lickin 'til I go down to Bimini.