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Theyre Hanging Me Tonight

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F:    xx3211
Dm:   xx0231
Bb:   x13331
Note: This can also be played with a capo on the 5th fret
and by playing the open chords of C, Am and F from there.
[Intro]
F Dm Bb F
[Verse 1]
FWhen I hear the rain a Dmcomin' down
Fit makes me sad and bluDme
FWas on a rainy night like Dmthis
Bbthat Flo said we were throFugh.
[Verse 2]
FI told her how I lovDmed her,
Fand I begged her not Dmto go
FBut another man had changed Dmher mind
Bbso I said goodbye to FFlo.
[Verse 3]
FAlone within my cell tDmonight
Fmy heart is filled with Dmfear
FThe only sound within thDme room
Bbis the falling of each tFear.
[Chorus]
FI think about the thing I'vDme done,
FI know it wasn't righDmt
FThey'll bury Flo tomorDmrow, Bbbut they're hanging me tonigFht,
BbThey're hanging me toniFght!
[Verse 4]
That night he came and took my Flo and headed in to town
I knew I had to find this man and try to gun him down
[Verse 5]
As I walked by a dim cafe and I looked through the door
I saw my Flo with her new love and I couldn't stand no more,
I couldn't stand no more.
[Verse 6]
I took my pistol from my hip and with a trembling hand
I took the life of pretty Flo and that good for nothin' man
That good for nothin' man!
[Chorus]
I think about the thing I've done, I know it wasn't right
They'll bury Flo tomorrow, but they're hanging me tonight,
They're hanging me tonight.

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The story behind the song

Marty Robbins was a prominent country and western singer and songwriter, known for a career that spanned nearly four decades. He taught himself guitar while serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, eventually becoming one of the most successful singers in his genre. "They're Hanging Me Tonight" fits into the Western balladry style that became a staple of his career, a style he became particularly known for after his signature song "El Paso." This song likely tells a dramatic story, evoking the stark and often tragic narratives common in his Western-themed works.

AI-written from these sources:Marty Robbins — Wikipedia ↗

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Theyre Hanging Me Tonight

by Marty Robbins

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F: xx3211

Dm: xx0231

Bb: x13331

Note: This can also be played with a capo on the 5th fret

and by playing the open chords of C, Am and F from there.

[Intro]

F Dm Bb F

[Verse 1]

F Dm

When I hear the rain a comin' down

F Dm

it makes me sad and blue

F Dm

Was on a rainy night like this

Bb F

that Flo said we were through.

[Verse 2]

F Dm

I told her how I loved her,

F Dm

and I begged her not to go

F Dm

But another man had changed her mind

Bb F

so I said goodbye to Flo.

[Verse 3]

F Dm

Alone within my cell tonight

F Dm

my heart is filled with fear

F Dm

The only sound within the room

Bb F

is the falling of each tear.

[Chorus]

F Dm

I think about the thing I've done,

F Dm

I know it wasn't right

F Dm Bb F

They'll bury Flo tomorrow, but they're hanging me tonight,

Bb F

They're hanging me tonight!

[Verse 4]

That night he came and took my Flo and headed in to town

I knew I had to find this man and try to gun him down

[Verse 5]

As I walked by a dim cafe and I looked through the door

I saw my Flo with her new love and I couldn't stand no more,

I couldn't stand no more.

[Verse 6]

I took my pistol from my hip and with a trembling hand

I took the life of pretty Flo and that good for nothin' man

That good for nothin' man!

[Chorus]

I think about the thing I've done, I know it wasn't right

They'll bury Flo tomorrow, but they're hanging me tonight,

They're hanging me tonight.

About Theyre Hanging Me Tonight Chords by Marty Robbins

Learn how to play Theyre Hanging Me Tonight by Marty Robbins with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Theyre Hanging Me Tonight chords”, “Theyre Hanging Me Tonight guitar chords”, or “Marty Robbins Theyre Hanging Me Tonight chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Theyre Hanging Me Tonight chords and for experienced players who want accurate Theyre Hanging Me Tonight lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Dm, Bb, C, Am.

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