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PostPosted:Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:09 am
by big_river_bum
Code: Select allFree to Run
A G D
There’s a cool, clear emotion runnin’ right through me
A G D
The road up ahead is all that is to see
A G D
I’ll leave it all behind as a sign of the times
E
Of what… used to be
A G D
Now there’s nothin’ in this life that can steer me from the pain
A G D
Not the wind, not the snow, not the drivin’, pounding rain
A G D
Not the look in your eyes a disguise little girl
E
Of what… used to be
Chorus:
Bm A E
I know the time has come
Bm A E
I am free to run
Bm A E A
Run from the things that get to me
Bm A E Bm A E
The night is comin’ fast and I’m leavin’ town at last
Bm A E A
At last finally, Oh Lord I’m free to run
How can you sit there and smile at what you’ve done
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Love to leave you behind as a sign of the times
Of what used to be
But there’s nothing in this life that you could say or do
To erase this image in my mind of you
No not whisper, not a moan, not a whimper
Not a little bitty wail can save this now
Chorus
Now I wanna see you hit this wide-open road
My mind free at last from this heavy, heavy load
As I leave you behind as a sign of the times
Of what you used to be
But no matter where I’m goin’
No matter where I’ll be
No matter how many funky, freaky people I might see
In my mind you reside as a sign of the times
Of what used to be
PostPosted:Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:10 am
by big_river_bum
this is a GREAT song by ben kaufman
Code: Select allFinally saw the light
Dm C
I guess I never really thought I’d settle down
Bb F
But I never really cared
Dm A
And if I always thought I’d be alone well
Bb F
I could pretend I wasn’t scared
Bb F
And if you told me, it’s always never me
Bb F
I always thought that I was right
Bb F Eb Dm
If I never paid much mind of what was goin’ on outside
Dm Eb
I guess I finally saw the light
Dm Bb
Yeah I finally saw the light
Dm Eb
I guess I finally saw the light
Dm Bb F
And it’s shinin’ on me
I used to think it was the bad things that you do
That you pay for in the end
The more of that it is, the good you could have done
You did somethin’ else instead
And if you told me, “hey this is how it’s gonna end”
I’m sure I’d have been surprised
‘Cause I’ve seen lots of people look at me in lots of ways
But not with killin’ in their eyes
Not with killin’ in their eyes
Not with killin’ in their eyes
Like you’re lookin’ at me
Eb Bb F
Heaven let your light burn down on this lost and lonely boy
Eb Bb F Dm C
I’ve hit my field runnin’ good Lord I don’t want to run from you no more
Eb Bb F
I won’t ask forgiveness for the things that I have done
Eb Bb F
I am a lost and lonesome stranger Lord have mercy
Dm G
Lord take mercy on your son
Bb
If you hadn’t caught me here tonight
C Eb G F
Would I have died in darkness dreamin’ of the light
So now you got me, but I got one last surprise
You’re gonna have to wait and see
A curse is born today among these pines
And it’s yours eternally
And you can see a light that’s shinin’ on my face and brother
I can see it too
But you think that it’s the light of man and by my soul I understand
It’s the light of heaven shinin’ through
The light of heaven shinin’ through
The light of heaven shinin’ through
And it’s shinin’ on me
(Repeat 1st verse)
PostPosted:Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:10 am
by big_river_bum
Code: Select allEnd of the Day
Intro: G D Bm C D (repeated)
D G
Many times I’ve been out in the cold lonely world
Bm C D
My heart full of sorrow and pain
D G
Then I sing an old familiar song of the place I belong
Bm C D
Then my mind starts to think of home again
Chorus:
C G
So many miles and so many roads
D G
Many people who don’t even know my name
C G
So many times I’ve looked to western skies
D Dsus4
Nowhere I go… is quite the saaaaaaaaaame
C D
As that sweet home waitin’ for me
G D Bm C D G D Bm C G (2x)
At the end of the day
Now my feet grow tired and the wind it grows wild
And the road never seems to end
And when I go back out again and I long to return
My old home- I know she’ll be there
Chorus
Em G
And it’s too much confusion, too many lies
C G
Too many times my heart is been broken right in two
Em G
I’ve shed too many tears thinkin’ about those times
D Dsus4 G D Bm C D G D Bm C G (2x)
Cried too many rivers over yoooooooou
Now the light up ahead it means that it is near
You can smell the wood smoke in the air
And when I go back out again and I long to return
My old home- I know she’ll be there
Chorus
PostPosted:Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:16 am
by big_river_bum
Code: Select allRiver
G
Rivers rolls and
Em
River winds
C G D
And it seems to do something for my piece of mind
G Em
Though I didn’t know it, I came here lookin’ to find
C G D
A place to forget about my troubles for awhile
C
I saw a mother with her little baby while I was walking here
D G C
Yeah somethin’ ‘bout a little baby makes me laugh
D G C D
They don’t seem to have a care and I wonder if I’m ever gonna feel that way again
C D G
Till then, I’ll find some time to spend down by the river
I spent a lot of time lookin’ forward
Lookin’ back and lookin’ down at my feet upon the ground
I fell backwards and when I opened my eyes
I found myself staring straight up in the sky
And it seemed like there was somethin’ there to learn
When I realized I had nowhere else to be
And the only sound that mattered was the wind that blowed so gentle through the trees
Such a harmony down by the river
I heard music it was soft and clear
And I sang out for the first time, I didn’t care who would hear
Because I found my answers in the wind and waves
And the magic in the little things that happen everyday
And I played that tune on my old mandolin
And I didn’t hurt at all for company
‘cause the river likes to sing along and it knows the words to every song I play
Such a lovely day down by the river
C D
Such a lovely day…… C G
PostPosted:Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:17 am
by big_river_bum
Code: Select allYears with Rose
tabbed by Tim Dunham
*Tune low E string down to D
Intro(also played at the end of each verse): D(upward strum) C D
G D
It’s been too many years with only memories
G
Lookin’ back through the years with my Rose
C
Back on the past, Lord almighty she went fast
G D G C
That same old Sunday kind of comes and goes… oh
G D D C D
Same old Sunday kind of comes and goes
G D
It’s been too many days in this old rockin’ chair
G
Lookin’ back down the road and ‘round the bend
C
Hopin’ now and then I’ll hear her voice on the wind
G D G C
See her strolling with her suitcase up the lane… oh
G D D C D
Strollin’ with her suitcase up the lane
Jam on verse chords, then jam on D
G D
It’s been too many nights in this old house alone
G
Talkin’ back to myself in such a way
C
Hopin’ that I’ll hear her gently answerin’ me dear
G D G C
When she whispers in my ear, she’s gonna stay… oh
G D D C D
Whispers in my ear, she’s gonna stay
PostPosted:Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:18 am
by big_river_bum
Code: Select allSteep Grade, Sharp Curves
Intro: G
C G
About three miles from border town, the California-Nevada line
G F
The morning sun does rise and fall, and the midnight wind it does whistle and wind
G C G
Like a dust cloud from the flatland with the force of the mountain behind
C G F G
Stood in front of me, a vision to see, with her thumb aimed to the sky
G C G
Yes she jumped inside and spoke her name, Cecelia Dee from Abilene
G F
I caught her eye, as I was hypnotized, like a fire fed with kerosene
G C G
Just one look, that was all it took, I was trying to put up a good fight but I was hooked
C G F G
“Down the road a way” she said to me, “and then we'll see how far we go”
Chorus:
G C G
Steep grade, sharp curves, a treacherous stretch of highway
G D G
Put me in a tailspin that I just might never get out of
G C G
Steep grade, sharp curves, said she was going my way
C G F G
Wishin' now till my dying day that I had never believed her
There began the night of my life with the cheap cocaine and neon lights
My vision, my lungs, and reality blurred, no heaven or hell, no wrong or right
Stuck my face to her hands and kissed me like never before
Said do what you want, but don't you dare leave me tonight
Chorus
Now it's three days later and the time doesn't matter, just tell me where's my watch and my cash
Forgive me please for how I might have behaved, for I can't seem to remember what happened
She was like a dream, one heaven scheme, Cecelia Dee from Abilene
Last thing I remember she was smilin' like the devil and laughing like all hell
As she rode out of sight
Chorus
Wishin' now till my dying day that I had never believed her
PostPosted:Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:21 am
by big_river_bum
Code: Select allMothers Only Son
Intro: G Em F C G Em F G Em F G F C G
G Em F
I am my mother’s only son
G Em F G F C G
And you might think that I’d regret the things I’ve done
Em F
But I can only think of one right now
G Em F C F G F C G
You and I both know the reason why you’ve turned your gun on me
Em F
I’m rarely held in high regard
G Em F G F C G
And most folks don’t seem to trust me very far
Em F
But I can promise you one thing
G Em F C F G F C G Em
I would’ve turned my back and walked away if she had worn a ring
C F G
Please don’t put your bullets in me
C F G
Please don’t bury me ‘neath the cold, cold ground
C F Bb F
You and I alone will know the truth of what went on
G C F
You will never see my face again in town
Jam on verse chords
Most nights I go to bed alone
And there’s no place on this earth that I’d call home
And I’ll admit I have a roving eye
But I’m not the only man to turn to look when she walked by
I don’t expect to buy much time
But I need to find a way to change your mind
And to convince you that I could not know
She wore a ring upon her hand to mark the vows that she had spoken
So I’m beggin you….Please don’t put your bullets in me
Please don’t bury me ‘neath the cold, cold ground
You and I alone will know the truth of what went on
You will never see my face again in town
Jam on verse
I swear the whole world must be blind
If I’m the first man to see murder in your eyes
How fitting now the wind is turning cold
And with my dying breath I curse your life I curse your very soul
Please don’t put your bullets in me
Please don’t bury me ‘neath the cold, cold ground
You and I alone will know the truth of what went on
You will never see my face again in town
They jam with F C G
I am my mother’s only son
And you might think that I’d regret the things that I’ve done
There’s just one thing I wish I could change
And that’s the day I met the sheriff’s wife
The day they robbed me of my life
And left me in this lonely mountain range
Chorus
PostPosted:Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:22 am
by big_river_bum
Code: Select allToo Late Now
tabbed by Tim Dunham
Intro: G F F# G
G C G
As I woke up at the dawning of the day
C G D
Where I felt no one there beside me
G C G
And I felt life like a clock ticking on
C G D
And this road ahead and behind me
Em G
And I knew this day would be different
Em C G
Different from any I’ve known
Em G C D
I’m listenin’ hard for the call so that I can move on
Chorus:
C Bm Am
But it’s too late now
D G
I’m on the highway headin’ for the coast
C Bm Am
But it’s too late now
D G
I’m tryin’ to beat time I suppose
As I sat still on that shinin’ distant shore
Wasn’t sure what he was tryin’ to say
Where’s the answers that I came lookin’ for
Surely, surely he’d be lining a way for me
Sometimes I’m not sure what I’m doing
I’m riding alone in the night
Searchin’ hard for the answers, searchin’ for the light
But it’s too late now
From the highway street to the avenue
But it’s too late now
Am I doin’ what I’m supposed to do?
G F Eb Bb F Gm
There’s a long and winding road that’s lead me this far from my home
Eb Bb F
I could turn on my heels but I choose to go alone
Eb Bb F Gm
Searching hard for the answers, Lord but the questions aren’t comin’ out right
Eb Bb
All you know is the darkness you pray that
F
Some day, some day you just, just
G
You just, you just, you just might
Jam: G Eb F G
Well it seems like another uneventful day
Never needed to stray so far….oh Lord
I just opened up my eyes
Looked around and realized
Everything I ever wanted was in front of me
Now my days are different
Different from any I’ve known
Sometimes you gotta hit the road to wander back home
But it’s too late now
To convince me ever again to go
But it’s too late now
Where I was comin’ from is where I belong.
PostPosted:Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:22 am
by big_river_bum
Code: Select all8 Cylinders
Intro: C G C F Am G F C G F C
C G
Because your reasons are as cool as ice
C F
And your mind somehow paid the price
Am G F C
You'll pay it again--somewhere--on down the line
G
When you're there I'm sure you'll stare
F C
And I'll be behind you
Because your day is a clock of gray hours
And your smile has lost all its power
But sometimes, Jezebelle, it shines like the sun
When you're gone and when you're done
I will be behind you
Because your songs are so sad and tired
Because hunger is a darkness inside the phone wire
It always has been, it always will be
So it seems to me
But that's the price you pay when you say
I will be behind you
Because your Ford broke down on 47
Because eight cylinders is your idea of heaven
You'll get it running--someday--and you'll ride right down the line
When you do, I hope it's true,
And I'll ride beside you
When you do, I hope it's true,
And I'll ride beside you
PostPosted:Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:23 am
by big_river_bum
Code: Select all
Rambler’s Anthem
(Kaufmann)
Tabbed by: Tim Dunham
Intro: Gm F
Gm Eb Bb
Eb Bb F Bb F Eb F Bb F Bb
Gm F
I’ve seen the setting sun in California
Gm Eb Bb
Heard mountain winds, they howl and moan
Eb Bb F Bb F Eb
And I’ve seen that half-moon risin up above
F Bb F Bb
Heard the sound of the train that’ll carry me home
Refrain:
Eb
I’ve been roamin’
Bb
I’ve been ramblin’
F Eb Bb
Thirty days on the road, baby I’ll be home soon
Jam(repeat as much as necessary): Gm F
Gm F
Gm F
Eb F Bb
Gm F
It’s been a month or more dear since I’ve seen you
Gm Eb Bb
When I left home in the middle of the night
Eb Bb F Bb F Eb
It was wrong to leave but I’ve been good since I’ve been gone
F Bb F Bb
And I’m coming back to put things right
Refrain/Jam
Gm F
For my whole life I’ve heard the highway calling
Gm Eb Bb
Spent most of it between the two white lines
Eb Bb F Bb F Eb
But I don’t want to wind up alone
F Bb F Bb
So I’m bound to change my ramblin’ mind
Refrain/Jam
PostPosted:Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:23 am
by big_river_bum
Code: Select allSometimes I’ve Won
G
Sometimes I’ve won
D
Sometimes I’ve lost
C G A
Sometimes I’ve walked away before the dice are tossed
F C
It’s not that I chose to be a gamblin’ man
F C F G
But you’re not left with many options walkin’ roads that never end
C G C G F
I’d love to imagine that there’s some place for me at the end of this long, lonely road
G C F Dm G C
I’ll keep tryin’ my best, I sure could use a little rest and some help finding my way home.
Well I’m not the best, that’s ever been
But long ago I vowed to find the light I lost back then and
You think that you’ll do better all alone
When there’s no one there who loves you and no place to call home
I’m growin’ tired of this search for my soul and all of these rocks in the road
I’ll keep tryin’ my best, I sure could use a little rest and some help finding my way home.
A life like mine, it must have reasons why
So I shouted the names up to god in the sky and I listen for his answer everyday
But I grow worried at the wait when he should know just what to say
I’d love to imagine that there’s some place for me at the end of this long, lonely road
I’ll keep tryin’ my best, I sure could use a little rest and some help finding my way home
Am G
Well I’ve had friends and they’ve come and gone
Bb F
And I’ve seen love shine like a sunset and last about as long
Am G
In the end we’re all walkin’ different roads
Bb C D
But we’re lookin’ for the same signs- the ones that lead us home
Sometimes I’ve won
Sometimes I’ve lost
Sometimes I’ve walked away before the dice were tossed
It’s not that I chose to be a gamblin’ man
But I see bright lights in the distance and this road it never ends
I’m growin’ tired of this search for my soul and all of these rocks in the road
I’ll keep tryin’ my best, I sure could use a little rest, and some help finding my way home.
PostPosted:Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:24 am
by big_river_bum
Code: Select allRamblin’ in the Rambler
Intro: G (usually accompanied by uncontrollable screaming)
Chorus:
G D G
If they’re still ramblin’ in the rambler let ‘em go
G D
You’ll never tame him darlin’ and you know
G G7
He’ll break your heart in two
C
And after that he still ain’t through
G D G
If they’re still ramblin’ in the rambler let ‘em go
G D G
Up to dawn drinkin’ every night
G D
Or bailin’ him out in the morning after another barroom fight
G G7 C
Cook for him a supper he will never see
G D G
Briefcase totin’ boy you know he’ll never be
Chorus
G
Wonderin' if the car is wrecked, if he's dead or not
G D
He'll meet you at the ballet after just one more Jaegermeister shot
(Drink)
G G7 C
That five hundred bucks you loaned him that you will never see
G D G
Briefcase-totin' boy you know he'll never be
Chorus
Find him in the mornin’ passed out on the kitchen floor
Explains that’s where he fell down when he came in the door
After all this darlin’ ain’t it plain to see
That a whiskey drinkin’, bluegrass listenin’, Carhart wearin’, all-night roamin’ rambler he’ll always be
Chorus
banjo mike
PostPosted:Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:32 am
by Candyman421
yeah ill work on that tonight
PostPosted:Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:39 am
by big_river_bum
if any of the chords looked messed up just play the one that is higher up in the text. so
G
Sometimes I’ve won
D
Sometimes I’ve lost
C G A
Sometimes I’ve walked away before the dice are tossed
is played G, D, C, G, A
left me in a hole
PostPosted:Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:57 am
by Candyman421
Code: Select allLeft Me In A Hole
By Yonder Mountain String Band
tabbed by matt hoff
G D C
Yeah boy, she goes to the bar, sophisticate pulls up in his car
G D C
A hopeful youth waits for the first star to come out
G D C
The sky above can be so mean, the clouds cover what should be seen
G D C
And there ain't much left to keen in my book
G D C
Hangin' on to someone else, he tells you that he sells
G D C
And you see it like all's well, I ain't jealous
G D C
Though you used to listen to me, my inner thoughts have made you flee
G D C
I know you were just tryin' to be what you want to be
Am G
I let you in to see me for real
Am G
And you walked right out that's what I feel
Em D G C-D G-C-D
You said you needed time to be alone
Chorus:
Am G
And like the youth I looked above
Am G
Feeling stranded without love
Em D G
The time was wrong, and you left me in a hole
C G
You left me in hole (you left me in a hole)
C G
You left me in hole
The rain it comes, the rain it goes the question is, she friend or foe
The story-teller looks to his toes, he's stuck here
The dragon's breath is on my neck which way is home, hold on a sec
The bartender put a bottle of beer on the table
Many people, they believe that Jesus came here to relieve
All the problems that we breathe on each other
And I don't care just what you do, or what you think, that's up to you
You see, those thoughts of yours aren’t new to me at all
Is it these thoughts that made you believe
That there's nothing here so you shall leave
While I sit here with my guitar in my hand
Chorus
A hungry baby starts to cry, an old man's about to die
And all I can do is sit back and sigh, what's my problem
Ignore the problem, that's the key said the woman beneath the tree
If your eyes are closed, you can't see the sunrise
The phone, it rings, who could it be, it ain't her, and it's not for me
Forgetting's as easy as 123 my friends say
Her face is still all too clear, her leaving me was my biggest fear
Something's got to help me steer away from her
You have your life, and I have mine
Maybe we'll meet again some other time
Down the long road on another plain