The Ballad Of Boot Hill
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Intro
N.C.
Here lies Lester Moore
N.C.
Four slugs from a 44
Em G
No Les no more
[Verso 1]
Em G
Out in Arizona just south of Tucson
Em D
Where tumbleweeds tumble in search of a home
G
There's a town they call "Tombstone" where the brave never cry
Em D G
They live by a sixgun, by a sixgun they die
[Verso 2]
Em G
It's been a long time now since the town was a boom
Em D
The jailhouse is empty, so Palace Saloon
G
Just one look will tell you that this town was real
Em D G
Secluded old dirt road leads up to Boot Hill
Instrumental
Em G Em G
[Verso 3]
Em G
Walk up to the fence there and look at the view
Em D
That's where they were hanging eighteen eighty two
G
It's easy to see where the brave men have died
Em D G
Rope marks on the oak tree are now petrified
[Verso 4]
Em G
At night when the moon shines so far away
Em D
It gets mighty lonesome looking down on their graves
G
There lies Billy Clanton. Never wanted to kill
Em D G
But he's there with the guilty way up on Boot Hill
Em D N.C.
He's there with the guilty way up on Boot Hill
N.C.
Boot Hill
How to play The Ballad Of Boot Hill
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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.