Key: C
Introduction:
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Heard the line boss sayin': "You onery cowpoke,
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(D Who can ride Show-{G} boat)
Showboat you old cuss,
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Hold the reins, watch the chains
D7I'm Gride.
They put me in the saddle, the reins were in my hand
Then I saw her sittin' there, watchin' from the stands