Key: G
Introduction:
G
Well my throat was dry and it was gettin' late
C
I was at this bar on the interstate
D
When a guy with this bird on his shoulder
G
Walked through the door
G
He proceeded to tell me the wildest thing
C
He said, "Sir, this bird of mine can sing
D G
Like no other bird you have ever heard before"
G
Well I kinda looked at the guy and said "Oh really?"
C
He turned to the bird and said "Do ole Willie"
D G
When the bird started singing I almost fell on the floor
G C
Whiskey River take my mind
G
Don't let her memory torture me
D
Whiskey River don't run dry
G
You're all I've got take care of me
Well If that ain't the durndest thing
G
He stopped loving her today
C
They placed a wreath upon his door
D
And soon they'll carry him away
G
He stopped loving her today
I said "Well that does it sir
E
On the road again
G#
Just can't wait to get on the road again
F#m
The life I love is making money with my friend
A B E
And I can't wait to get on the road again
E
On the road again
G#
Just can't wait to get on the road again
F#m
The life I love is making money with my friend
A B E
And I can't wait to get on the road again
Somebody stop that bird