Boy From Old Perlican
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Intro: Dm7 Bm Em A A7 Em A
Dm7 Bm Em
Stranded in Nashville. I’m a Boy from Old Perlican.
A A7 Em A
I went Buskin’ down Broadway I made 4 bucks American.
Dm7 Bm Em
An’ I’m homesick and wishin’ I was still back home fishin’
G D Em D
But all those times are gone.
G D Em A G D Em A5
How strange to be in Tennessee singin’ Newfoundland Songs
Dm7 Bm Em
I crossed over the border ‘neath the light from the stars.
A A7 Em A
‘ had the luck of da Irish I had my daddy’s guitar.
Dm7 Bm Em
It’s Gibson J 45, it’s gonna keep me alive.
G D Em D
And comfort me midnight ‘til dawn.
G D Em
Aw how strange to be here in Tennessee
D G D Em F#
Singin’ Newfoundland Songs
Bm D G D
I know it isn’t Hank Williams, though I can sing him as well.
G D Em A A7
I Sing Jimmy Roger’s Blue Yodel, I sing Lefty………. Frizzell.
Dm7 Bm Em
And I’m a stranger here in Tennessee I’m a boy from around the bay
A A# Em A
Ah yeah, but I know how to sing boys and I know how to play.
Dm7 Bm Em
‘Cause my daddy taught me, taught me these words, taught me these chords.
G D Em D
And he taught me before he passed on.
G D Em A G D Em
Ah how strange to be in Tennessee singin’ hard hard times
D G D Em
Singin’ kid on the pond.
D G D Em F#
Singin’ Newfoundland songs.
Bm D G D
If there’s one small consolation here in these desperate times.
G D Em F#
All those Nashville songwriters are tryin’ to look like Ron Hynes.
G D Em A Outro A/B Dm7 Dm7
How strange to be in Tennessee singin’ Newfoundland Songs.
How to play Boy From Old Perlican
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm7. 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.