Tumbleweed Stew
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CAPO: 4
Intro: C F C D G C
C-Cadd9-C-F
I work as a hand in San Saba
C
Fences and windmills to mend
I been out on a crew, eating tumbleweed stew
D G
Three weeks in the rain and the wind
F C
I got mud on my boots and blood on my money
F
And I'm looking to head into town
C
But as soon as my truck rounds the corner
G C
That old deputy is a-staring me down
F C C-Cadd9-C-F
Where can a good man go crazy?
C
Where can a cowboy get stoned?
If I get a wild hair, to go off on a tear
D G
I'm liable to end up alone
F C
Nobody wants to run with me now
F
But I'm restless down to the bone
C F C C-Cadd9-C-G
Where can a good man go crazy
C
Where can a cowboy get stoned?
Bridge:
Am C
Old man, are you listening?
Am C
'Cause I'm down here asking you
Am C
I know you made me this way
F G
So what do you expect me to do?
Instrumental: D G D G D E A G D G D A D
**Key Change - Up 2 Semitones**
I drove out of town with my pay check
G D
Bad snake blood running through my veins
Hooked up with a truckload of illegals
E A
And a pocket full of cocaine
G D
We had us some fun, now I'm on the run
G
And I won't be coming back soon
D
Just me and some 'ranged coyotes
A D
Howling up at the cold desert moon
G D G
Where can a good man go crazy?
D
Where can a cowboy get stoned?
Nobody wants me hanging around
E A
I guess I'll have to go it alone
G D
I'll have to head down to the border
G
I guess and I don't know when I'll be back home
D G D A
Where can a good man go crazy?
D
Where can a cowboy get stoned?
Bm D
And if I don't ever make it back
G D
You can carve this right on my tombstone
G D A
Where can a good man go crazy?
D G A D
Where can a cowboy get stoned?
How to play Tumbleweed Stew
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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.