Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
Words and Music by James Taylor from his 1972 album, "One Man Dog."
Verse 1:
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Do believe I'm going to clap my hands
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Think I might tap my feet
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Put together a one-man band
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Take a walkin' on down the street
Chorus:
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Have a one-man parade
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Nobody needs to know
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Because I'm right good in holding on to secrets
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And I don't believe they show
Verse 2:
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All I want is a little dog
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To be walking at my right hand
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Taking a breeze just as free as you please
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Maybe checking out occasional garbage can
Chorus:
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Talking bout a one man dog, y'all
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Nobody's friend but mine
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Hey now, you can say that he's looking kind of funky
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But I do believe he suits me just fine
Bridge:
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We were on the road again
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I was wondering what to do
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Ah but Hanalei, it was pouring down rain
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Baby she had the low down blues
Verse 3:
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Hey now, I was looking for my walking cane
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Tying on my highway shoes
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Thinking 'bout a one man parade, y'all
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Nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody, hey
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I'm right good at holding on
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Holding on, holding on
Bridge:
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(Hanalei, it's raining, Ha nalei)
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Sure enough (It's raining, Hanalei)
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It's raining, better hear (It's raining, Hanalei)
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Hear rain, buckets (It's raining, Hanalei)
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Road is covered, muddy water (It's raining, Hanalei)
Chorus:
Gm9Gm9 C7C7 Gm9Gm9 C7C7
Talking about a one man parade, y'all
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Nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody, hey
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I'm right good at holding on
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Holding on, holding on
Outro:
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