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D A7 D
He's a drug store truck drivin man he's the head of the Ku Klux Klan
Em A7 D
When summer rolls around he'll be lucky if he's not in town
D A7
Well he's got him a house on the hill
G D
He plays country records till you've had your fill
Em
He's a farmer's friend he's an all night D.J.
firemans
A7 D
But he sure does think different from the records he plays
D A7 D
He's a drug store truck drivin man he's the head of the Ku Klux Klan
Em A7 D
When summer rolls around he'll be lucky if he's not in town
SOLO
D A7
He don't like the young folks I know
G D
He told me one night on his radio show
Em
He's got him a medal he won in the war
A7 D
He weighs 500 pounds and he sleeps on the floor
D A7 D
He's a drug store truck drivin man he's the head of the Ku Klux Klan
Em A7 D
When summer rolls around he'll be lucky if he's not in town
D A7
He's been like a father to me
G D
He's the only D.J. you can hear after three
Em
I'm an all night musician in a rock n roll band
A7 D
And why he don't like me I can't understand
D A7 D
He's a drug store truck drivin man he's the head of the Ku Klux Klan
Em A7 D
When summer rolls around he'll be lucky if he's not in town
A7 G G/F# G/E D
He'll be lucky if he's not in town
This ones for you Ralph
Copyright @ 1969 Blackwood Music Inc./McHillby Music Publishing Co.
From the "Dr Byrds and Mr Hyde" LP Columbia Records 1969
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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.