Chords
How Are Things In Clay Ky

Key: C

Introduction:

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How are things in Clay, Kentucky?    Bet you thought I'd never care
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There was a time when I felt lucky just to be away from there
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I've had all of what I wanted, but what I want, I just can't find
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& how things are in Clay, Kentucky, has been lately on my mind
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     All alone in New York City, searchin' for that pot of gold
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Now I'm at the end of all my rainbows, & all at once I'm feelin' old
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I count the tires of how I'm livin', of what I am & what I'm not
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& the only gold in New York City is in a Salvation Army pot
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     I'm gettin' blue for the bluegrass & how the old folks are at home
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Just let me do the talkin', 'cause I know you're all alone
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I hear kids back there playin'  I won't be, don't notice me
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Jesus knows I still love you, but I just had to call & see
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     How things are in Clay, Kentucky.    Bet you thought I'd never care
                G7         C                                                                                                                 G  
There was a time when I felt lucky just to be away from there
G7                 C                                                                 C7            F                                              C  
I've had all of what I wanted, but what I want, I just can't find
     G7                      C                                      Am                                    C              G7         C  
& how things are in Clay, Kentucky, has been lately on my mind
     G7                      C                                      Am                                    C              G7         C  
& how things are in Clay, Kentucky, has been lately on my mind
Coda: same as intro