Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Intro:
| G+G | % | % | % |
Verse 1:
G+G
Some men were born in poverty some were born with wealth
G+G
I was born a lovin' man and I just can't help myself
C majorC
The women have all made over this old boy ever since I was born
G+G
That's why these old Arkansas travelin' shoes are so well worn
D MajorD
I've made quite a name for myself the girls know who I am
G+G C majorC D MajorD G+G
I'm a natural actual real authentical Arkansas lovin' man
G+G
Yes I am
Verse 2:
G+G
Now in every little town that I've been in the story is the same
G+G
The girls all keep on a hangin' around playin' them lovin' games
C majorC
But sometimes I wish them women folks would leave this old boy alone
G+G
I've thought about catchin' that next Greyhound back to my Arkansas home
D MajorD
But there ain't no use in kiddin' myself I like the way I am
G+G C majorC D MajorD G+G
I'm a natural actual real authentical Arkansas lovin' man
Solo:
| G+G | C majorC | D MajorD |
| G+G |
Oh yes I am
Verse 3:
G+G
Now you look here woman that look in your eyes says maybe you love me so
G+G
But if you turn loose of my coatail I'll get my bedroll and go
C majorC
'Cause I ain't nowhere near the kind of a fella that'll settle down
G+G
I've got a natural talent for lovin' and I'm gonna spred it around
D MajorD
If I ever come back your way again remember who I am
G+G C majorC D MajorD G+G
I'm a natural actual real authentical Arkansas lovin' man
G+G C majorC D MajorD G+G
I'm a natural actual real authentical Arkansas lovin' man
G+G
Yes I am