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C G
AND THEM THAT REFUSE IT ARE FEW
YOU MAY GO ROUND THE BEND
D7 G
BUT YOU'LL COME BACK AGAIN FOR THE GOOD OLD MOUNTAIN DEW
G
WAY UP ON THE HILL THERE'S AN OLD WHISKEY STILL
C G
THAT IS RUN BY A HARD WORKING CREW
YOU CAN TELL IF YOU SNIFF AND YOU GET A GOOD WHIFF
D7 G
THAT THEY'RE MAKING THAT OLD MOUNTAIN DEW
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G
THE PREACHER CAME BY WITH A TEAR IN HIS EYE
C G
HE SAID THAT HIS WIFE HAD THE FLU
WE TOLD HIM HE OUGHT TO GIVE HER A QUART
D7 G
OF THAT GOOD OLD MOUNTAIN DEW
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G
MY BROTHER MORT IS SAWED OFF AND SHORT
C G
HE MEASURES JUST FOUR FOOT TWO
BUT HE THINKS HE'S A GIANT WHEN THEY GIVE HIM A PINT
D7 G
OF THAT GOOD OLD MOUNTAIN DEW
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G
MY UNCLE BILL HAS A STILL ON THE HILL
C G
WHERE HE RUNS OFF A GALLON OR TWO
THE BIRDS IN THE SKY GET SO HIGH THEY CAN'T FLY
D7 G
ON THAT GOOD OLD MOUNTAIN DEW
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G
MY AUNT JANE HAS A BRAND NEW PERFUME
C G
IT HAS SUCH A SWEET SMELLING P U
IMAGINE HER SURPRISE WHEN SHE HAD IT ANALYZED
D7 G
IT WAS GOOD OLD MOUNTAIN DEW
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How to play - - Chorus - -
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 C. 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.