Last Kind Word Blues
Allison Krauss
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Tom : Dm
Em A Em A Dm Am Em A Em A
[Verse 1]
Dm Am
The last kind words I heard my daddy say
Am Em A Em A
Lord, the last kind words I heard my daddy say
Dm Am
"If I die, if I die in the German war"
Am Em A Em A
"I want you to send my body, send it to my mother, Lord"
Dm Am
"If I get killed, if I get killed, please don't bury my soul"
Am Em A Em A
"I prefer you leave me out, let the buzzards eat me whole"
[Transition]
Dm Am Am Em A Em A
[Verse 2]
Dm Am
When you see me comin' look 'cross the rich man's field
Am Em A Em A
If I don't bring you flour, I'll bring you bolted meal
Dm Am
I went to the depot, I looked up at the sun
Am Em A Em A
Cried, some train don't come, there'll be some walkin' done
Dm Am
My mama told me just before she died
Am Em A Em A
"Lord, precious daughter, don't you be so wild"
Dm Am
The Mississippi River, you know it's deep and wide
Am Em A Em A
I can stand right here, see my babe from the other side
Dm Am
What you do to me, baby, never gets out of me
Am Em A Em A
I may not see you after I cross the deep blue sea
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