Dixie Land
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Intro
Em G Em
Em G Em
Verse
Em G
I was born in Dixie land, unreconstructed till the end
D A Em
In Carolina, I was raised by my granddaddy in my daddy's ways
Em G
They both thought me right from wrong, how to fight and how to get along
D A Em
But my own life now is almost gone in southern ground I belong
Em G
My final hour is drawin' near so friend come sit by me right here
D A Em
Let's laugh and talk about our lives and the good ol days before I die
Em G
Please give your word this vow you keep when I return to earth to sleep
D A Em
Let me dream forever under southern land with a Dixie flag tied in my hand
[Refrão]G D Em C
When, when my time has come, before they lay me down to rest
G D Em C
Friends, in my time of darkness, please grant me just this one last request
G Em C G D
Dixie land is where I wanna make my final stand
G D Em C
I don't care if I'm in a box or not when they lay me down
G B7 Em
Just bury me in southern ground
Bridge
Em G Em
Verse
Em G
One last look at the country side before I close my weary eyes
D A Em
Southern air for my last breath here comes my sweet angel of death
Em G
Sing Dixie while they lower me so I hear it for eternity
D A Em
I can feel the reapers touch ashes to ashes dust to dust
[Refrão]G D Em C
When, when my time has come, before they lay me down to rest
G D Em C
Friends, in my time of darkness, please grant me just this one last request
G Em C G D
Dixie land is where I wanna make my final stand
G D Em C
I don't care if I'm in a box or not when they lay me down
G B7 Em
Just bury me in southern ground
Bridge
Em G Em
[Refrão]G Em C G D
Dixie land is where I wanna make my final stand
G D Em C
I don't care if I'm in a box or not when they lay me down
G B7 Em
Just bury me in southern ground
Outro
Em G Em
Em G Em
How to play Dixie Land
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What is the starting chord?
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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.