Bright Sunny South - Doc Watson Chords
Chords: Am, G, Em
More chords by Doc Watson
[Verse 1]
Am
G Am
From the bright sunny south to the war I was sent
G Em
E'er the days of my boyhood I scarcely had spent
Am G Am
From its cool, shady forest and deep flowing streams
G
Ever fond in my memory and sweet in my dreams
[Instrumental]
Am G Am G Em Am G Am G
[Verse 2]
Am
Oh, my dear little sister, I still see her tears
G Em
When I had to leave home in our tender years
Am G Am
And my sweet, gentle mother, so dear to my heart
G
It grieved me sincerely when we had to part
Am
Said my kind-hearted father as he took my hand
G Em
"As you go in defensе of our dear native land
Am G Am
Son, be bravе, but show mercy whenever you can
G
Our hearts will be with you 'til you return again"
[Instrumental]
Am G Am G Em Am G Am G
[Verse 3]
Am
In my bag, there's a Bible to show me the way
G Em
Through my trials on Earth and to Heaven someday
Am G Am
I will shoulder my musket and brandish my sword
G
In defense of this land and the word of the Lord
[Outro]
Am G
More Doc Watson Songs
ChordRoom - Free Guitar & Piano Chords