Key: D
Introduction:
D A7 D
I found him by the railroad track this morning
D A7 D
I could see that he was nearly dead
G D
I knelt down beside him and I listened
A D
Just to hear the words the dying fellow said
A7 D
He said they let me out of prison down in Frisco
A7 D
For ten long years I've paid for what I've done
G D
I was trying to get back to Louisiana
A D
To see my Rose and get to know my son
G D
Give my love to Rose please won't you mister
A D
Take her all my money, tell her to buy some pretty clothes
G D
Tell my boy his daddy's so proud of him
A D
And don't forget to give my love to Rose
Tell them I said thanks for waiting for me