Tim O'Brien - Hoss race
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Tuning: E A D G B E
[Whenever on the B chord, the bass line is walking from] B A G# F#
[Intro]
Bass line is walking on the chord of B
[Verse 1]
E7I hear those horses runnin
I hear all the men a shoutin, dBon't you, don't you
E7I hear the pistol firin'
I see the flags a flyin, dBon't you,
F#7Out of the gate they're headin west
I E7think my horse might be the best one dBon't you
[Verse 2]
Well E7Bookie's had him six to one
But I know that horse can really run now dBon't you, don't you
E7I don't often feel this way
I think it's my lucky day now dBon't you, don't you
My F#7baby cried, Don't go to the track
I tE7hink she'll smile when I get back now dBon't you
[Instrumental]
E7 B E7 B F#7 E7 B
[Verse 3]
He's E7on the outside and he's gainin
I see every nerve a strainin dBon't you
E7I hear my heart a poundin
I like the way it's soundin dE7on't you
F#7Think this time I picked a winner
E7Think I'll eat a steak for dinner now dBon't you,
[Verse 4]
E7Your mare's lookin mighty squirrel
I see my gelding's passed the sorrel dBon't you, don't you
E7Takin the lead he's out of sight
I'd say that rider's ridin right now dBon't you
F#7Around the corner in the stretch
I tE7hink I'll go collect my bets now dDon't you
[Instrumental]
E7 B E7 B F#7 E7 B
[Verse 5]
E7I'm not much of gamblin man
But I'll take my winnings when I can now dBon't you, wouldn't you
E7Take my baby on the town tonight
I think we'll be livin right now dBon't you
F#mBe broke again tomorrow morn'
That's wE7hen I read my ra-cin..form...now...dBon't you