The capo is on the 3rd fret, and this is just a basic outline of the chords. As you can tell,
the studio recording is much more involved. Enjoy.
C G/B Am F G
C G/B Am F G
[Verse 1]
C G/B Am
I’m just a lonesome ol’ rounder
F
Never meant to hurt no one
G
But some flames are hard to simmer
C G/B Am
I wore my pride on my bad side
F G
and on the other kept my hand close by the trigger
[Chorus]
F G
Some folks are guided by the weight of their tongues
F G
But we all fall silent at the end of a gun, And now I’m
C G/B Am
Just a lonesome ol’ rounder
F G
With a number for my name and a rope to haunt my dreams
[Verse 2]
C G/B Am
They’re gonna hang me boys from a tall, tall tree
F G
Those demons, they’ll be the death of me
F G
Some folks are guided by some light of the Lord
F G
But me I was blinded and I’ll never afford my salvation
C G/B Am F G
C G/B Am F G
[Chorus 3]
C G/B Am
I’m just a lonesome ol’ rounder
F G
Darkness grows, and then it’s gone
C G/B Am
And at the end of this lonely road
F G
Those deeds you’ve done they say you’ll never go home
F G
Some folks are guided by the love they share
F G
But darkness called and left me unaware
C G/B Am
Now I’m just a lonesome ol’ rounder
F G
With a few last words and one last meal
C G/B Am
They’re gonna hang me, boys, come the morning light
F G
When darkness smiles and all is still
C G/B Am F G (fade slowly until you end on a C)
All is still
Any corrections and comment are welcome.
