Sings Hank Williams
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"Sings Hank Williams" - Johnny Cash
Released 1960
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# Title
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1.) I Can't Help It
2.) You Win Again
3.) Hey Good Lookin'
4.) I Could Never Be Ashamed of You
5.) Next in Line
6.) Straight A's in Love
7.) Folsom Prison Blues *
8.) Give My Love To Rose
9.) I Walk The Line
10.) I Love You Because
11.) Come in Stranger *
12.) Mean Eyed Cat *
[!] Capo on 1st fret for all songs [!]
* = tune to Standard tuning at 450 Hz
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1.) "I Can't Help It"
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[!] Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0QOgM2gBHY [!]
[Verse]
N.C. A A7
Today, I passed you on the street
D A
And my heart fell at your feet
E7 A
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you
A A7
Somebody else stood by your side
D A
And he looked so satisfied
E7 A A7
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you
[Chorus]
D A
A picture from the past came slowly stealing
E7 A A7
As I brushed your arm and walked so close to you
D A
Then suddenly, I got that old-time feeling
E7 A
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you
[Bridge]
E7 A A7
[Chorus]
D A
It's hard to know another's lips will kiss you
E7 A A7
And hold you just the way I used to do
D A
Oh, heaven only knows how much I miss you
E7 A
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you
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2.) "You Win Again"
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[!] Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9f9VKOMPbw [!]
[Intro]
G D7 G
[Verse 1]
C
The news is out all over town
G D7
That you've been seen out running 'round
G C
I know that I should leave, but then
G D7 G
I just can't go... you win again
[Chorus]
C G
This heart of mine could never see
D7
What everybody knew but me
G C
Just trusting you was my great sin
G D7
What can I do? (What can I do?)
G
You win again
[Bridge]
G D7 G
[Verse 2]
C
I'm sorry for your victim now
G D7
'cause soon his head, like mine, will bow
G C
He'll give his heart, but all in vain
G D7 G
And someday say... "You win again"
[Chorus]
C G
You have no heart, you have no shame
D7
You take true love and give the blame
G C
I guess that I should not complain
G D7
I love you still (I love you still)
G
You win again (again)
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3.) "Hey Good Lookin'"
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[!] Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdCc9PFxAt0 [!]
[Intro]
A7 D7 G D7
[Verse 1]
G
Hey hey, good looking, what you got cooking?
A7 D7 G D7
How's about cooking something up with me?
G
Hey, hey, sweet baby, don't you think maybe
A7 D7 G G7
We could find us a brand new recipe?
C G
I got a hot rod Ford and a two dollar bill
C G
And I know a spot right over the hill
C G
There's soda pop and the dancing's free
A7 D7
If you want to have fun, come along with me
G
Hey hey, good looking, what you got cooking?
A7 D7 G
How's about cooking something up with me?
[Instrumental]
A7 D7 G D7
[Verse 2]
G
I'm free and ready, so we can go steady
A7 D7 G D7
How's about saving all your time for me?
G
No more looking, I know I've been tooken
A7 D7 G G7
How's about keeping steady company?
C G
I'm going to throw my datebook over the fence
C G
Find me one for five or ten cents
C G
Keep it 'til it's covered with age
A7 D7
Because I'm writing your name down on every page
G
Say, hey, good looking, what you got cooking?
A7 D7 G
How's about cooking something up with me?
G
(Ahh)
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4.) "I Could Never Be Ashamed of You"
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[!] Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJxzfe4akbE [!]
[Intro]
E7 A
[Verse 1]
E7
Everybody says you let me down
A
I should be ashamed to take you 'round
E7
Makes no difference what you used to do
A A7
Darling, I could never be ashamed of you
[Chorus]
D A
Maybe you were reckless yesterday
B7 E7
But together we can find a brighter way
A E7
In my heart, I know that you'll come through
A
Darling, I could never be ashamed of you
[Interlude]
E7 A
[Verse 2]
E7
All the happiness I've ever known
A
Came the day you said you'd be my own
E7
And it matters not what we go through
A A7
Darling, I could never be ashamed of you
[Chorus]
D A
Maybe you've been cheated in the past
B7 E7
And perhaps those memories will always last
A E7
Even though you prove to be untrue
A
Darling, I could never be ashamed of you
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5.) "Next in Line"
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[!] Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FONMuEyY51w [!]
[Intro]
C
[Verse 1]
C
The next in line will be someone who loves you
C7
The next in line is me 'cause it's my time
F C
Now, how long will it be 'til you end my misery
D7 G7
You'd better be prepared to linger when you get to me
C
The time has come for you to love me if you ever are
C7
Come to me now so I can make you mine
F C
I watch them rush to you so fast, I waited so I'd be the last
D7 G7 C C# D
It's my time 'cause I'm the next in line
[Bridge]
D D7
G D
E7 A7 D
[Verse 2]
D
The next in line will want your love forever
D7
The next in line is me and here I am
G D
Give me a day or two and I'll get through to you
E7 A7
You'd have been my baby long ago if you'd turn down a few
D
This ol' heart can't take much more a-waiting for your love
D7
I'm tired and we're running short of time
G D
I'll make you love me more than everyone before
E7 A7 D D# E
It's my time to try cause I'm the next in line
[Bridge]
A E
F#7 B7 E
[Verse 3]
E
I stood and watched you take their hearts and break 'em one by one
E7
My time is coming so I waited while you had your fun
A E
Now, I'm through a-waiting way behind
F#7 B7 E
It's my time cause I'm the next in line
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6.) "Straight A's in Love"
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[!] Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cG_X26B3i8Y [!]
[Intro]
E
[Verse 1]
E
Well, the reading and the writing and arithmetic
E
Never did get through to me
E
It ain't because I'm square or thick
B7 E
'cause I learned my A-B-C's
E
But when I graduated from the grammar school
E
And I moved one grade above
A
I began to be a snook at books
B7 E
But I made straight A's in love
[Chorus]
A
Now, the teacher would say to learn your algebray
E
But I'd bring home C's and D's
A
How could I make an A when there's a swinging maid
F#7 B7 N.C.
On the left and on the right and in the back and the front of me?
E
Oh, my grades are low on my card, I know
E
But they ought to give me one above
A
If they'd give me a mark for learning in the dark
B7 E
I'd have straight A's in love
[Interlude]
E
A
B7
E
[Verse 2]
E
Now, in my senior year, with graduation near
E
I did my homework every night
E
And when my mama said I oughta go to bed
B7 E
I'd turn out all the lights
E
But my sweetie pie was waiting right outside
E
She'd be a-cooing like a dove
A
Though I did my best, I failed semester test
B7 E
But I made straight A's in love
[Chorus]
A
Now, the teacher would say to learn your algebray
E
But I'd bring home C's and D's
A
How could I make an A when there's a swinging maid
F#7 B7 N.C.
On the left and on the right and in the back and the front of me?
E
Oh, my grades are low on my card, I know
E
But they ought to give me one above
A
If they'd give me a mark for learning in the dark
B7 E
I'd have straight A's in love
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7.) "Folsom Prison Blues"
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[!] Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AOX8BSjC9o [!]
[*] Tune to Standard tuning at 450 Hz [*]
[Intro]
B7 E
[Verse 1]
E
I hear the train a-coming, it's rolling 'round the bend
E
And I ain't seen the sunshine since I don't know when
A E
I'm stuck in Folsom Prison, and time keeps dragging on
B7 E
But that train keeps a-rolling on down to San Antone
[Verse 2]
E
When I was just a baby, my Mama told me, "Son,
E
Always be a good boy, don't ever play with guns"
A E
But I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die
B7 E
When I hear that whistle blowing, I hang my head and cry
[Solo]
E
A E
B7 E
[Verse 3]
E
I bet there's rich folks eating in a fancy dining car
E
They're probably drinking coffee and smoking big cigars
A E
Well, I know I had it coming, I know I can't be free
B7 E
But those people keep a-moving, and that's what tortures me
[Solo]
E
A E
B7 E
[Verse 4]
E
Well, if they freed me from this prison, if that railroad train was mine
E
I bet I'd move it on a little farther down the line
A E
Far from Folsom Prison, that's where I want to stay
B7 E
And I'd let that lonesome whistle blow my blues away
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8.) "Give My Love To Rose"
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[!] Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4833SoShTac [!]
[Intro]
A E A
[Verse 1]
A E A
I found him by the railroad track this morning
E A
I could see that he was nearly dead
D A
I knelt down beside him and I listened
B7 E
Just to hear the words the dying fellow said
A E A
He said, "They let me out of prison out in Frisco
E A
For ten long years, I've paid for what I've done
D A
I was trying to get back to Louisiana
E A
To see my Rose and get to know my son
[Chorus]
D A
Give my love to Rose, please, won't you mister?
E A
Take her all my money, tell her buy some pretty clothes
D A
Tell my boy that daddy's so proud of him
E A
And don't forget to give my love to Rose
[Verse 2]
A E A
Won't you tell them I said thanks for waiting for me?
A E A
Tell my boy to help his mom at home
D A
Tell my Rose to try to find another
B7 E
'cause it ain't right that she should live alone
A E A
Mister, here's a bag with all my money
A E A
It won't last them long the way it goes
D A
God bless you for finding me this morning
E A
Now don't forget to give my love to Rose
[Chorus]
D A
Give my love to Rose, please, won't you mister?
E A
Take her all my money, tell her buy some pretty clothes
D A
Tell my boy that daddy's so proud of him
E A
And don't forget to give my love to Rose"
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9.) "I Walk The Line"
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[!] Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf7pM0GwhbM [!]
[Intro]
A D A E
B7 E
[Verse 1]
B7 E
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
B7 E
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
A E
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds
B7 E
Because you're mine, I walk the line
A
[Verse 2]
E A
I find it very, very easy to be true
E A
I find myself alone when each day is through
D A
Yes, I'll admit that I'm a fool for you
E A
Because you're mine, I walk the line
D
[Verse 3]
A D
As sure as night is dark and day is light
A D
I keep you on my mind both day and night
G D
And happiness I've known proves that it's right
A D
Because you're mine, I walk the line
A
[Verse 4]
E A
You've got a way to keep me on your side
E A
You give me cause for love that I can't hide
D A
For you I know I'd even try to turn the tide
E A
Because you're mine, I walk the line
E
[Verse 5]
B7 E
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
B7 E
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
A E
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds
B7 E
Because you're mine, I walk the line
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10.) "I Love You Because"
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[!] Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWqqaDY4esc [!]
[Intro]
G D7 G D7
[Verse 1]
G G7 C
I love you because you understand, dear
G D7
Every little thing I try to do
G G7 C
You're always there to lend a helping hand, dear
G D7 G G7
But most of all, I love you 'cause you're you
[Chorus]
C G
No matter what may be the style or season
A7 D7
I know your love will always see me through
G G7 C
I love you for a hundred thousand reasons
G D7 G
But most of all, I love you 'cause you're you
D7 G
(Most of all, because you're you)
[Verse 2]
G G7 C
I love you because my heart is lighter
G D7
Every time I'm walking by your side
G G7 C
I love you because the future's brighter
G D7 G G7
The door to happiness you've opened wide
[Chorus]
C G
No matter what the world may say about me
A7 D7
I know your heart will always be true
G G7 C
I love you for the way you never doubt me
G D7 G
But most of all, I love you 'cause you're you
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11.) "Come in Stranger"
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[!] Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-072jS5-Aw [!]
[*] Tune to Standard tuning at 450 Hz [*]
[Intro]
E
[Verse 1]
E
She said, "Come in, stranger
B7 E
It's good to have you home
A E
I hurried through 'cause I knew it was you
B7 E
When I saw your dog wagging his tail
A E
Honey, why didn't you let me know by mail?
F#7 B7
You've been gone so long"
[Verse 2]
E
She said, "Come in, stranger
B7 E
I know you're weary from all the miles
A E
Just sit right there in your easy chair
B7 E
And tell me all about the places you've been
A E
How long it'll be before you leave again
F#7 B7
I hope it's a long, long while"
[Verse 3]
E
She said, "Come in, stranger
B7 E
Everything around home is fine
A E
I've watched and I've waited for you to get back
B7 E
And I missed you all the time"
[Guitar Solo]
E B7 E
A E B7 E
[Verse 4]
E
She said, "Come in, stranger
B7 E
Oh, how I miss you when you're gone
A E
I walk the floor and I watch the door
B7 E
And when I lay awake and wonder where you could be
A E
I'd give anything to have you here with me
F#7 B7
I get so lonesome all alone"
[Verse 5]
E
She said, "Come in, stranger
B7 E
And won't you listen to my plea?
A E
Stay long enough so that the one I love
B7 E
Is not a stranger to me"
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12.) "Mean Eyed Cat"
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[!] Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRD7tTOdzU4 [!]
[*] Tune to Standard tuning at 450 Hz [*]
[Intro]
A E
B7 E
[Verse 1]
E
I gave my woman half my money at the general store
B7
I said, "Now, buy a little groceries and don't spend no more"
E
Then, she paid ten dollars for a ten cent hat
A B7 E
And got some store-bought cat food for our mean-eyed cat
A
When I give her ten more dollars for a one-way ticket
E
She was mad as she could be
A
Then I bet ten more that if she ever left
B7 E
She'd come a-crawling back to me
[Interlude]
A E
A E
A E
B7 E
[Verse 2]
E
When I woke up this morning and I turned my head
B7
There wasn't a cotton-picking thing on her side of the bed
E
I found a little old note where her head belonged
A B7 E
It said, "Dear John, honey baby, I'm long gone"
A
When I heard a whistle blowing and the big wheels a-turning
E
I was scared as I could be
A
I put on my overalls and I headed for town
B7 E
I'm gonna bring her back with me
[Interlude]
A E
A E
A E
B7 E
[Verse 3]
E
I asked the man down at the station if he had seen her there
B7
I told him all about her pretty eyes and long blonde hair
E
He spit his tobacco, said, "I'll be dad-blamed
A B7 E
I believe I did see her leaving on a eastbound train"
A
I bought a round trip ticket on the eastbound train
E
I was broke as I could be
A
But when I come back, I gotta buy another ticket
B7 E
Gonna bring her back with me
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