Ballad Of Lucy Gray Baird
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E|------------------------|
[Verse 1]
Am D
When I was a babe I fell down in the holler
C G
When I was a girl I fell into your arms
Am D
We fell on hard times and we lost our bright color
C G Am D Am D
You went to the dogs and I lived by my charms
[Verse 2]
Am D
I danced for my dinner, spread kisses like honey
C G
You stole and you gambled and I said you should
Am D
We sang for our suppers and we drank up our money
C G Am C
Then one day you left, saying I was no good
[Chorus]
C D
Well, all right, I'm bad, but then, you're no prize either
Am D
All right, I'm bad, but then, that's nothing new
C D
You say you won't love me, well I won't love you neither
Am D Am D Am D
Just let me remind you who I am to you
[Verse 3]
Am D
'Cause I am the one who looks out when you're leaping
C G
And I am the one who knows how you were brave
Am D
And I am the one who knows what you said sleeping
C G Am C
I'll take that and more when I go to my grave
[Chorus]
C D
It's sooner than later that I'm six feet under
Am D
It's sooner than later that you'll be alone
C D
So who will you turn to tomorrow, I wonder
Am D Am D Am
For when the bell rings, lover, you're on your own
[Verse 4]
Am D
I am the one who you let see you weeping
C G
I know the soul that you struggle to save
Am D
Too bad I'm the bet that you lost in the reaping
C G Am
Now what will you do when I go to my grave?
[Outro]
e|-0-0---0-2--0----0-2--2-|
B|-1--1-1--3--1-1-1--3-3--|
G|-2---2---2--2--2---2----|
D|-2-------0--2------0----|
A|-0----------0-----------|
E|------------------------|
How to play Ballad Of Lucy Gray Baird
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.