(This song was originally written by Paul Seibel - When I tried the other versions on the site I didn't think
they sounded right, so I did my own version that I think is closer to the actual recording for phrasing and
chords - although no one can actually duplicate BR's vocals - what an amazing performer - I first saw her
playing acoustic blues at the Mariposa Folk Festival in 1972, held on Centre Island, Toronto.
I rated this as intermediate because it really needs a controlled finger picking style and the Fm barre can be
tricky to get right, but everything else about the song is easy for a novice.)
VERSE 1
A B7 D E A
They all said Louise was not half bad. It was written on the walls and window shades
A B7 D E A
And how she'd act the little girl. The deceiver, don't believe her, that's her trade.
CHORUS 1
D E A D E A
Sometimes a bottle of perfume, Flowers, and maybe some lace.
D E F#m B7 E
Men brought Louise ten-cent trinkets. Their intentions were easily traced.
VERSE 2
A B7 D E A
Ahhh, everybody thought it kinda sad When they found Louise in her room.
A B7 D E A
They'd all put her down below their kind, Still some cried when she died this afternoon.
CHORUS 2
D E A D E A
Louise rode home on the mail train, Somewhere to the South, I heard them say.
D E F#m B7 E
Too bad it ended so ugly. Too bad she had to go that way.
OUTRO
A B7 D E A
But the wind is blowing cold tonight. Goodnight, Louise, goodnight.
C-master, 25 April 2014
