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