# Mr. Bojangles ------------- written by Jerry Jeff Walker as performed by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

I k^Dnew a man Boj^F#mangles and he d^Bmanced for you In w^Gorn out s^Ahoes With s^Dilver hair a r^F#magged shirt and b^Bmaggy pants The o^Gld soft s^Ahoe ^GHe jumped so h^F#migh, j^F#m7umped so h^Bmigh Then he'd lig^E7htly touch d^A7own.

(CHORUS)

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I met him in a cell in New Orleans I was down and out He looked to me to be the eyes of age as he spoke right out He talked of life, talked of life, he laughed, slapped his leg a step (CHORUS) He said his name Bojangles then he danced a licked across the cell He grabbed his pants, a better stance, o he jumped so hi, & he clicked his heels He let go a laugh, let go a laugh, shook back his clothes all around (CHORUS) He danced for those at minstrel shows & county fairs, throughout the south He spoke with tears of 15 years how his dog and him traveled about His dog up and died, up and died, after 20 years he still grieves (CHORUS) He said I dance now at every chance in honky tonks for drinks and tips But most the time I spend behind these county bars cause I drinks a bit He shook his head, and as he shook his head I heard someone ask him please (CHORUS) I know hammer-on and pull-off and bass run embellishments, but it'll be difficult to notate. If there's interest, I'll work on it and upload it separately. Greg Vaughn gvaughn@olga.net

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Mr bojangles