Hoss Race chords by Tim Obrien

Chords with lyrics

Intro:
Bass line is walking on the chord of BB

Verse 1:

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I hear those horses runnin

                BB
I hear all the men a shoutin, don't you, don't you

E7E7
I hear the pistol firin'

             BB
I see the flags a flyin, don't you,

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Out of the gate they're headin west

 E7E7                  BB
I think my horse might be the best one don't you

Verse 2:

   E7E7
Well Bookie's had him six to one

                     BB
But I know that horse can really run now don't you, don't you

E7E7
I don't often feel this way

                BB
I think it's my lucky day now don't you, don't you

  F#7F#7
My baby cried, Don't go to the track

  E7E7                   BB
I think she'll smile when I get back now don't you

Instrumental:
E7E7 BB E7E7 BB F#7F#7 E7E7 BB

Verse 3:

   E7E7
He's on the outside and he's gainin

               BB
I see every nerve a strainin don't you

E7E7
I hear my heart a poundin

               E7E7
I like the way it's soundin don't you

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Think this time I picked a winner

E7E7                   BB
Think I'll eat a steak for dinner now don't you,

Verse 4:

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Your mare's lookin mighty squirrel

                   BB
I see my gelding's passed the sorrel don't you, don't you

E7E7
Takin the lead he's out of sight

                   BB
I'd say that rider's ridin right now don't you

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Around the corner in the stretch

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I think I'll go collect my bets now don't you

Instrumental:
E7E7 BB E7E7 BB F#7F#7 E7E7 BB

Verse 5:

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I'm not much of gamblin man

                     BB
But I'll take my winnings when I can now don't you, wouldn't you

E7E7
Take my baby on the town tonight

                 BB
I think we'll be livin right now don't you

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Be broke again tomorrow morn'

    E7E7                 BB
That's when I read my ra-cin..form...now...don't you