Jack Johnson - Frankie and albert
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Not sure who originally recorded this tune, but this is how its played by Jack Johnson
during a radio studio recording. Need to listen to the song to get the strumming rhythm.
(Only noted are where the chord changes...play the chord through the entire verse(s)
you reach the next chord)
*CHORUS*
Well GFrankie and Albert were sweethearts
And lordy how they could love
They Cvowed to love one another
Baby beneath those stars above
It was her maDn C
But he was doing her wronGg D
*VERSE 1*
Well GFrankie went down to the barroom
To fetch herself a bucket of beer
The Cbartender said Miss Frankie you know
Your lovin' man been here
It was your maDn C
But he was doing you wronGg D
*VERSE 2*
The Gbartender said Miss Frankie
Well girl I can't tell you no lies
Your Chusband left about an hour ago
With that Hussy named Nelly Bly
It was your maDn C
But he was doing you wronGg D
*VERSE 3*
Well GFrankie she cried, she cried, she cried
She said now lordy what have I done
CI done give enough love to my man
He done took my love and run
It was my maDn C
But he was doing me wronGg D
*VERSE 4*
Well GAlbert saw Frankie comin'
He said lordy don't you shoot
But Cout from under that red kimono
The gun went rooty-toot-toot
She shot that maDn C
Because he was doing her wronGg D
*VERSE 5*
Boo-hoo Gboo-hoo boo-hoo
She said baby what have I done
CI done shot the only man I loved
With a Colt 44 gun
I shot my maDn C
Because he was doing me wronGg D
*VERSE 6*
And the Gsheriff come quickly, quickly, quickly
He done clipped her at the trail
CHe said now look here woman you done shot your man
Stick you in the county jail
Talkin' about your maDn C
But he was doing you wronGg D
*REPEAT CHORUS*