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Rocking Chair by Rosetta Hightower

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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

intro:
F x4

verse 1:
F
rockin' myself to sleep, in this rockin chair
F
it's easy to fall asleep, in the cool night air
            G#         Bb           C                               F
it's been a long day, a hard day, a little work and a little play

verse 2:
F
rockin' myself to sleep, in this rockin chair
F
trying to count the sheep, in the cool night air
           G#            Bb           C                              F
it's been a long time, a long time, i haven't had much peace of mind

chorus:
G#           Cm         Bb       F
maybe i run away, get away while i can
G#                   Cm         Bb          F
should have moved today, but i can't delete my man

Solo: 
F.... Bb C

verse 3:
F
rockin' myself to sleep, in this rockin chair
F
thinking about my mister man (i have no idea what she sings here!!!)
G#                      Bb               C                                     F
he's in an institution, in a bad way, he tried to shoot me with a knife today

bridge:
F
ooooohhh yeeeaaaah
oooooohh jimmy    etc.

Solo:
F.... Bb C

verse 4:
F
rockin' myself to sleep, in this rockin chair
F
trying to count the sheep, in the cool night air
            G#           Bb            C
it's been a long time, a long time, i haven't had much peace of mind

outro:
F
Ooooohh yeeeeaaaahhhhh  yeeeeaaaahhh yeeeeeaaaaaahhh etc.