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CAPO #1
DI'm just a guitar, in the pawn shop on the corner,
And I'm Gwaiting for someone to Dplay me now and then.
My Astrings are kinda rusty, and I'm just a little dusty,
Oh, but you'd be too, if you've been where I've Dbeen.
DI did some shows with Haggard, back in 1967,
Now I'm Gdying for someone to Eplay me back home.
*Chorus*
GI'm just a gAuitar in the Dpawn shop on the Gcorner,
Hey, Dcome on by and Alisten to my Dsong.
*break*
D,D,G,D  
DI've seen at least a million of those tiny, smokey bar rooms,
And I've Ghelped to heal some heartaches, and I've Ahelped to sell some Dbeer.
And the Alast one that held me, just couldn't wait to sell me.
For 20 dollars, he left me hanging Dhere.
DBut I dream about the spotlight, and the roaring of the people,
And I Gwonder if I'm ever gonna Ehear 'em sing along.
*Chorus*
GI'm just a Aguitar in the Dpawn shop on the Gcorner,
Hey, Dcome on by and Alisten to my Dsong.
*break*
D,D,G,A,D,D,D,D  
DI've got a lot of memories and a song or two left in me,
And some Gday someone will pick me and Eplay me back home.
*Chorus*
GI'm just a Aguitar in the Dpawn shop on the Gcorner,
Hey, Dcome on by and Alisten to my Dsong.
DWon't ya come on by and Alisten to my Dsong.
D,A,D  
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The story behind the song

This song comes from Jamey Johnson's 2010 album of the same name, which he envisioned as a tale divided into two parts, with the first being "very dark and sordid." Johnson approaches country music from an "old school" perspective, where "outlaw songs met with moody ballads and swirled into something like rootsy American bedrock." He aims to keep his creative process fresh and innovative, always looking for new ways to share his songs. Playing this song can feel like stepping into a classic country narrative, full of character and depth.

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