The Trail To Oregon - Independence chords by Starkid

Chords with lyrics

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You're in Independence!

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Welcome to

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The city so pleasing

That everyone's leaving

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Fuck it, go west

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Watch your backs

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The city is bustlin'

With all kinds of hustlin'

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And grit, go west

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For Independence

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Here are just a few things you should know:

Stay on the trail or you might get lost

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Don't pay the toll, not worth the cost

Marry rich so ya don't die poor

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A augmentedA bankers' best, but ya might die bored

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And independent

(Dialogue)

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There's lots to learn

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Which kid is your favorite?

Not all of them make it

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Of course, sinkholes

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A augmentedA nine-month dirge

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Every marriage is tested

Thank God they invented

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Divorce, trending

In Independence

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Here's a piece of free advice for you:

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Before you go the General Store

Has all you need and plenty more
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For your I-N-D-E-pendence

GENERAL STORE GUY:

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We're all friends

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There's no war a-brewing

No one's abusing

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Their rights to own an

OX:

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Ox like me!

GENERAL STORE GUY:

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You'll need a full yolk

OX:

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Their love and care is no joke

GENERAL STORE GUY:

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It's a job of your love

OX:

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Independent!

GENERAL STORE GUY:

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Here are just a few rules to live by

FATHER:

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For your independence!

GENERAL STORE GUY:

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Don't say sorry to your Indian guide

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They're not prepared for genocide

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You might die of cholera and you might die of pain

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But that's okay 'cause you'll probably get laid

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By your mom and dad and little kids too

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'Cause you all have to share the same bedroom

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Use your kids as tourniquets

"Cause they won't help when you're bit

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By a bear!

Or a snake!

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Mother Nature's really great

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When you're out there on the Oregon Trail

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Feels like you are going to fail

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But don't give up too soon

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The world is your saloon

MOTHER:

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There's a place for us

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In a house out west

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It's Oregon or bust

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To save the family crest

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That's the promise of the valley

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Leave all this behind

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Lord have mercy on my soul

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As I try to lead the blind!

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Chin up kids

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Your family's united

DAUGHTER:

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I guess I'm excited...

GRANDPA:

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Oh, I'm so excited I pooped myself!

MOTHER:

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Let's go where

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The gold rush is soaring

MOTHER, DAUGHTER, SON, GRANDPA:

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Let's go exploring

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Our independence!

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CITIZEN & FATHER:

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Be prepared to take your life

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With an arrow or a hunting knife

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Stop and see Fort Laramie

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There's nothin' to see, but you'll have to pee

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Do you understand 'cause you look confused

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Take a look at scenic mountain views

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Stay away from Old Man Bridger

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When he's drunk he'll take your liver

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Life is not a petting zoo

Or you'll get ripped in two
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By a...

ALL:

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...Bear!

Or a snake!

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Mother Nature's really great

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Staying alive can be lots of fun

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Be sure you have a loaded gun

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Something will go wrong

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The list is far too long

Declare your independence

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Declare your independence

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Declare your independence

Declare your

CITIZEN: I!

DAUGHTER: N!
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MOTHER: D!
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SON: E!

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GRANDPA: P!
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FATHER: E!

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CITIZEN: N!
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DAUGHTER: D!

ALL: ENCE!

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Diphtheria, leukemia, onomatopoeia

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All the same 'cause it gives you diarrhea

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Runaway thieves are on the lamb

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Leave them up to Uncle Sam

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Don't stress

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Take a breath

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It might just be your last!

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(Dialogue)

ALL:
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For your I-N-D-E-pendence

FAMILY:

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Time to hit the road!