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D A
The willows are weeping up the river
E
Mandaddy's wagon comes rattling and dragging
A B
His magical route
E
He's bringing ghost stories and bright penny whistles
D A
White Chinese muzzles in tins of glory
E D A E
Look on the horizon and see the dust rolling down the road
Chorus:
B A E
My name is Mandaddy and I roam these hills
B A E
I sing and I whistle and I'll cure your ills
A C#m F#
Oh Mandaddy, Oh Mandaddy's gonna cure your ills
B E
Mandaddy's gonna cure your ills
E
He walks like a farmer, talks like warm water
D A
Smells like tobacco and gun powder
E
He's bringing red garters and bright copper kettles
A B
and brown leather shoes
E
He says, "I remember when your folks was young'uns
D A
Laughing and running in Indian summer
E D A E
They'd watch the horizon and see the dust rolling down the road!"
Chorus
E
Everything changes, it's only natural
D A
Nothing remains as it once started
E
This time next summer I may not be here, hear what I say
E
Children I love you, you make life worth living
E A
The rivers worth crossing the gifts worth giving
E D A E
Look on the horizon and see the dust rolling down the road
Chorus
transcribed by Erik Karlsson
Stabnste@phoenix.phoenix.net
How to play By Dana Cooper
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.