Rate for accuracy
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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
You might want to play around with sus inversions on the D chord
to simulate the mandolin picking
Intro:
D
Verse 1:
D
The dog just up and ran away
D
The trailer rent is two months late
A G
My baby stole my truck and now she's gone
Em A
My life is turning out...
D
Just like a country song
Verse 2:
D
The fish just snapped my fishing pole
D
Momma's hooked on dipping scope
A G
My rooster crows at dusk instead of dawn
Em A
My life is turning out...
D
Just like a country song
Bridge:
Em
If things are going sideways
Bm
I'll just hit the highway
D Em
Leave my troubles behind
Em
I'll just find a dirt road
Bm
Go wherever it goes
D A A B C#
I'm gonna be just fine
Verse 3:
D
My brother, Joe, is back in jail
D
I hocked my gun to pay his bail
A G
And now he's popped a tin upon my lawn
Em A
My life is turning out.
D
just like a country song
Instrumental Bridge:
Em Bm D Em Bm D A A B C#
Verse 4:
D A
Well. lookie there - my dog came back
D A
The rooster had a heart attack
D A
My baby pulled up in my truck
D A
Cried and said she's still in love
D A G
Begged and begged and pleaded all night long
Em A
My life is turning out.
D
Just like a country song
Em A
My life is turning out.
D
just like a country song
D
Like a country song
D
Just like a country song
Song History
Last Updated: June 6, 2020