Whoa Back Buck Ox Drivers Song
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E D
Whoa back buck and gee by the lamb,
E B7 E
Who made the back band, old Cunningham.
E D
Whoa back buck and gee by the lamb,
E B7 E
Who made the back band, old Cunningham.
E E
Old Cunningham and old Cunningham,
E B7 D
Who made the back band, old Cunningham.
E D
Eighteen, nineteen, twenty years ago,
E B7 E
I taken my gal to a country store.
E D
Taken my gal to a country store,
E B7 E
I bought my gal some calico.
(Chorus)
E D
I taken my gal to a country store,
E B7 E
I bought my gal some calico,
E D
Taken my gal to a party-o
E B7 E
Wouldn't let her dance but a set or so.
(Chorus)
E D
You take Sal and I'll take Jane
E B7 E
Both good lookin', but they ain't the same
E D
You swing Sal and I'll swing Sue
E B7 E
Mighty little difference between the two.
(Chorus)
How to play Whoa Back Buck Ox Drivers Song
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.