You Ain't Just Whistlin' Dixie
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G C D
Pine trees grow so tall in the bright sunshine
C D G
A young boy steals his daddy's fishin' line
C D
The alligator lays on the banks of the riverbed
C D G
And if you didn't know any better, you'd swear he's dead
Chorus:
Am7 D G
Now these are a few things I'm in love with
Am7 D G
A small part of the reason I go back
Am7 D G
To Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, gorgeous Georgia
Am7 D G G7
Now if you think I'm happy down there, you're on the right track
C D G C
And you ain't just whistlin' Dixie, you ain't just slappin' your knees
D G G7
I'm a grandson of the southland, an heir to the Confederacy
C D G C
You ain't just whistlin' Dixie 'cause the cattle call's callin' me home
D C D
So put me down there where I wanna be, plant my feet with a Robert E. Lee
C D C Bm Am7 G
Bury my bones under a cypress tree, and never let me roam
The cotton balls gleam and the cows give cream for the babies sake
And Pa comes in, full of gin, and he's mean as a rattlesnake
And then the well runs dry, and we cry, and cuss the garden hose
And Mama draws a bucket full of sweet water just to wash our clothes
Chorus
How to play You Ain't Just Whistlin' Dixie
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 G. 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.