Key: G
Introduction:
G D
When I was young and in my prime
G
I left my home in Caro-line
D
Now all I do is sit and pine
G
For all those folks I left be-hind.
D
I've got the Blue Ridge Mountain Blues
G
And I stand right here to say
C
My grip is packed to travel, and I'm scratchin'gravel
A
I'm gonna stay right by my Pa
I'm gonna do right by my Ma