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Key: D
β« Intro:
A Bm A G A
β« Verse 1:
D
Outside the dogs are barking
A
And the morning sun is breaking through the trees
G
My heart is feeling heavy
Bm D A
As I listen to the moaning of the breeze
G A D
Nukkanya, baby, I really don't want to leave
β« Verse 2:
D
There's a ticket in my pocket
A
But I'd toss it if I only had my way
G D
And a suitcase in the hallway
Bm D A
I wish I could unpack it now and stay
G A D
Nukkanya, baby, I'm gonna be back some day
β« Chorus:
Bm A G
Nukkanya-ah-ah
D A
Don't it go to show what a man don't know
Bm A G
Nukkanya-ah-ah
A D
Nukkanya, baby, I really don't want to go
β« Verse 3:
D
My land was once a river
A
I hate to see it slowly bleeding dry
G D
My love is like an eagle
Bm D A
High across the desert she will fly
G A D
Nukkanya, baby, I'll see you by and by
β« Chorus:
Bm A G
Nukkanya-ah-ah
D A
Don't it go to show what a man don't know
Bm A G
Nukkanya-ah-ah
A D
Nukkanya, baby, I really don't want to go
β« Interlude:
(Verse chords with harmonica)
D A
G D
Bm D A
G A D
β« Chorus:
Bm A G
Nukkanya-ah-ah
D A
Don't it go to show what a man don't know
Bm A G
Nukkanya-ah-ah
A D
Nukkanya, baby, I really don't want to go
β« Outro:
Bm A G
Nukkanya-ah-ah
A D
Nukkanya, baby, I really don't want to go
G A D
Nukkanya, baby, I really don't want to go
G A D
Nukkanya, baby, I really don't want to go
Song History
Published: December 10, 2023
Last Updated: September 10, 2025