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Wild Bill Jones - Ralph Stanley Chords

Chords: G, D

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Genre: bluegrass, country, old time


on the fourth beat of every g

lift up your top two fingers and hit the 5th string 2nd fret when you come

back down

[Intro]
G
As I went out for to take a little walk
D G
I came upon that Wild Bill Jones
G
He was walkin' and a-talkin' by my true lover's side
D G
And I bid him to leave her alone

[Solo]
G D G
G D G

[Verse]
G
He said, "My age is twenty-one,
D G
Too old to be controlled."
G
I pulled my pistol from my side
D G
And I destroyed that poor boy's soul

[Solo]
G D G
G D G

[Verse]
G
He reeled and he staggered then he fell to the ground
D G
And then he gave one dyin' moan
G
Well, he wrapped his arms around my little girl's neck
D G
Said "Honey, won't you take me home."

[Solo]
G D G
G D G

[Verse]
G
So put them handcuffs on me boys
D G
And lead me to that freight car gate
G
I have no friends or relations there
D G
No one for to go my bail

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