Viola An American Dream
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D G
I beg your pardon momma what did you say
A D
My mind was drifting on a Martinque day
G
It's not that I'm not interested you see
A D
Augusta Georgia is just no place to be
G
I think Jamaica in the moonlight
A D
Sandy beaches drinking rum every night
D G
We've got no money momma but we can go
A D
We'll split the difference and go to Coconut grove
D G
Just keep on talking momma I can hear
A D
Your voice it tickles down inside of my ear
D G
I feel a tropical vacation this year
A D
Might be the answer to this Hillbilly beer
G
I think Jamaica in the moonlight
A D
Sandy beaches drinking rum every night
D G
We've got no money momma but we can go
A D
We'll split the difference and go to Coconut grove
D G
Viola an American dream
A D
We can travel girl without any means
D G
When it's as easy as closing your eyes
A D
And dream Jamaica is a big neon sign
SOLO
D G
Just keep on talking momma I like the sound
A D
It goes so good with that rain poring down
D G
I feel a tropical vacation this year
A D
Might be the answer to this Hillbilly beer
G
I think Jamaica in the moonlight
A D
Sandy beaches drinking rum every night
D G
We've got no money momma but we can go
A D
We'll split the difference and go to Coconut grove
D G
Viola an American dream
A D
We can travel girl without any means
D G
When it's as easy as closing your eyes
A D
And dream Jamaica is a big neon sign
SOLO
From Rodney Crowell "Ain't Living Long Like This"
Warner Brothers Records 1978
Copyright Tressa Publishing Corp
How to play Viola An American Dream
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.