Up In Mississippi Tonight
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by Mudcrutch
(1973 single release)
[Intro]
D
[Verse 1]
D
Sally's up in Mississippi tonight
G D
With a man she hardly knows
Em
Sally's wearin' brand new clothes
G F#
Opportunity don't knock twice
Em
So Sally said, "Bye, bye"
A
I hope she is alright
D
[Verse 2]
D
Sally left before the sun could rise
G D
When the city man came to town
Em
She turned his head around
G D
It was love with just one look
Em
When she saw
Em
The size of his pocketbook
A
Oh, Sally's doin' fine
D
She's up in Mississippi tonight
[Bridge]
Bm E A
But there's a mountain boy who's gonna remember you
Bm E A
And Sally you're one old girl he hates to lose
C
But you did what you had to do
G
You know I'm happy for you
Em N.C.
But sometimes please think of me up there in Biloxi
[Guitar Solo]
D G Em G D Em
A D
[Verse 3]
D
Sally's up
D
In Mississippi tonight
G
Stayin' in a big hotel
Em
Rich man payin' the bill
G
Drivin' a brand new car
Em
Drinkin' in fancy bars
A
Oh, Sally's havin' a time
D
She's up in Mississippi tonight
[Outro]
D
Sally's up in Mississippi tonight
D
Sally's up in Mississippi tonight
G Em G Em A D
A G D
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