Intro: G--G#--G--C
D#
Well, I had me a pigeon
G#
By the name of Fred
D#
But I done shot him
G#
In the head.
D#
Had me a railroad
G#
Down on the ridge
D#
But I done blowed up
G#
The bridge.
D#
Had me a dog
G#
He was my best friend
D#
But to him
G#
I done put an end.
D#
Had me a farm
G#
Sittin' pretty on the hill
D#
But if you look
G#
You'll see it ain't there still.
D#m7 G#
I don't know why I done it
D#m7 G#
Honest, it ain't like me
D#m7 G#
But I ain't sad now I done it
D#m7 G# D#
'Cause a baby boy has got to be free...