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Tuning: G C E A
(I start the song with a percussion hit. I find it easier to play transposed -2. Suggestions are welcome) Credit to Chordify for helping me figure out the chords [INTRO] C#m E B A
C#mTook my first breath where the muddy Brazos Espills into the gulf of Mexico
where the Bskylines covered my chemical plants that put Abread on the table of a workin man
well the C#mworkin man does his best to provide Esafety and shelter for kids and a wife
Bgiven a little of his soul everyday (Strum A and let ring) makin Aovertime to keep the wolves away
C#m E B A (Same as intro while whistling)
C#mWell I was barely thirteen when the company man ETried to dig my daddy's grave
IBt happened on a French owned tanker ship SApillin' poison into Galveston Bay
C#mThe liquid fire filled his lungs and his eyes ESilenced, any moans or cries
CBold and the Grit, the damn stinkin pain Strum A and let ring but heA fought like hell to keep the wolves away.
C#m E B A E A C#m E B A
C#mFor the next few years dad was sick as a dog Ebut he made a recovery just to spite the odds.
SBettlement came and we moved out of town wAhere the sky isn't heavy with refinery clouds.
C#mYeah he's still alive he's doing good he's in his fifties Ebut the money's runnin out and he's pinchin pennies
sBo I'm going for broke with every song I play, Strum A and let ring cause Anow it's my turn to keep the wolves away.
[Outro] C#m E B A C#m E B E F#m F#m A C#m E B A A C#m E B A