Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Key: C majorC
Difficulty: Novice
Kingston Trio version is in Bb.But it's easier to play and sing in C, so that's what I've chorded.
The authentic version is Bb,Ab, F7.
Rick in Macon
C majorC
There's a pine log shack in the mountains. That's where my Corey dwells
Bb majorBb C majorC G7G7 C majorC
She makes the finest mash liquor. What she doesn't drink she sells
C majorC
Well, the first time I seen darlin' Corey she was weavin' through the woods
Bb majorBb C majorC G7G7 C majorC
With a kerosene lantern on her shoulder and a satchel full of goods.
C majorC
Please do drop down next Monday. Please bring me a jug or five.
Bb majorBb C majorC G7G7 C majorC
When the sun comes up on Tuesday don't figure to be alive.
C majorC
Don't care if you are livin'. Don't care if you are dead.
Bb majorBb C majorC G7G7 C majorC
If you're gonna drink my product then I'm gonna take your bread.
C majorC
Well, the last time I seen darlin' Corey, she was wanderin' through the weeds
C majorC Bb majorBb C majorC G7G7 C majorC
With a government man behind her. Gonna grab her for her deeds.
C majorC
Wake up, wake up, darlin' Corey. What makes you sleep so sound?
C majorC Bb majorBb C majorC G7G7 C majorC FF C majorC
The revenue officer's a comin', gonna tear your still house down