Dixie
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No Capo
Am Am Am E Am
Am
If I ever get out of dixie
Ima buy me some brand new shoes
E Am
I'm gonna have somebody shine 'em up soon as I pay my dues
Am
If I ever get out of Tennessee
Out from 'neath this dust and dirt
E Am
I'm gonna live just like a high and mighty gonna get what I deserve
C
When I cross that line man I'll sing a brand new song
E
instead of sitting here by the railroad tracks whilstlin'
Am
dixie all day long
C
I'm so tired of paying and praying for my sins
E
Lord get me out o' dixie land in Jesus' name
Am
Amen
Am
Was the mines that killed my daddy
Was the law that killed my man
E Am
Was the bible belt that whipped me when I broke the fifth command
Am
I don't hate the weather
I don't hate the land
E Am
But if I had my way I'd never see this place again
C
When I cross that line man I'll sing a brand new song
E
instead of sitting here by the railroad tracks whilstlin'
Am
dixie all day long
C
I'm so tired of paying and praying for my sins
E
Lord get me out o' dixie land in Jesus' name
Am
Amen
(Instrumental)
Am E Am
C
When I cross that line man I'll sing a brand new song
E
instead of sitting here by the railroad tracks whilstlin'
Am
dixie all day long
C
I'm so tired of paying and praying for my sins
E
Lord get me out o' dixie land in Jesus' name
Am
Amen
Am
When I tread out of these parts look me up on the other side
E Am
Cos I'll be damned if I go down in dixie when I die
E Am
Yeah I'll be damned if I go down in dixie when I die
Am
How to play Dixie
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.