Callin Baton Rouge
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[Intro: ]D
Bm A G D
I spent last night in the arms of a girl in Louisiana
A D G A
And though I'm out on the highway my thoughts are still with her
Bm A G D
Such a strange combination of a woman and a child
A D G A D
Such a strange situation stoppin'every hundred miles callin' Baton Rouge
Bm A G D
A replay of lasts nights events roll through my mind
A D G A
Except a scene or two arranged by sweet red wine
Bm A G D
And I see a truck stop sign ahead so I change lanes
A D G A D
I need a cup of cofee and a couple dollars change callin' Baton Rouge
D
Operator, won't you put on through?
I gotta send my love down to Baton Rouge
Hurry up, won't you put her on the line?
I gotta talk to the girl just one more time.
G A
D A Bm G
Hello, Samantha dear, I hope you're feelin fine
D A
And it won't be long until
Bm B
I'm with you all the time,
G A D G
But until then I'll spend my money up right down to my last dime,
A
call-in Baton Rouge
G A
Call-in Baton Rouge
D A Bm G
Sweet Baton Rouge
G D Em D G A Bm
My Baton Rouge
G D Em D
woah.....
Em D G A D
How to play Callin Baton Rouge
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Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
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