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Introduction:
D G
I can see us now riding in a brand new wagon
D A
Happy as a king upon a throne
D G
Papa wearing overalls and Mama with her bonnet
D A D
Riding in a brand new wagon going home
D A D
Today is the first time I've been home in many a years
G D A
Remembering how things used to be I can't hold back the tears
D G
The house is barely standing and the barn has rotted down
A D
And someone planted trees all over Papa's farming ground
D A D
The weeds had almost hidden papa's wagon standing there
G D A
I thought how long it's been since gentle hands touched it with care
D G D
I remember when he bought it even Mama went along
A D
He walked to led the mules to town and proudly brought it home
D G
I can see us now riding in a brand new wagon
D A
Happy as a king upon a throne
D G
Papa wearing overalls and Mama with her bonnet
D A D
Riding in a brand new wagon going home
D A D
I remember Tammy Jones that lived the next house down
G D A
She was in the wagon every time we went to town
D G D
And when I told her of my plans she cried and said you're wrong
A D
But I just wouldn't listen so I ran away from home
D A D
Too young to get a job I robbed a man in Frisco yard
G D A
The wagon I had rode next was driven by a guard
D G D
Mom and Pop they kept my secret till their dying day
A D
That's why no one could find me when they both had passed a way
D G
I can see us now riding in a brand new wagon
D A
Happy as a king upon a throne
D G
Papa wearing overalls and Mama with her bonnet
D A D
Riding in a brand new wagon going home
D A D
Riding in a brand new wagon going home