Intro: G--A#--G--C
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Well, I had me a pigeon
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By the name of Fred
F
But I done shot him
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In the head.
F
Had me a railroad
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Down on the ridge
F
But I done blowed up
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The bridge.
F
Had me a dog
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He was my best friend
F
But to him
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I done put an end.
F
Had me a farm
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Sittin' pretty on the hill
F
But if you look
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You'll see it ain't there still.
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I don't know why I done it
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Honest, it ain't like me
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But I ain't sad now I done it
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'Cause a baby boy has got to be free...