Now playing

Poor Pearl Poor Girl

Chords

4.717 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Emajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

                     POOR PEARL POOR GIRL
                         BOBBY MACKEY
NO INTRO:
CHORUS:
PAoor pearl, poor girl
Lay dEead upon the ground
Poor pearl poor girl
                    B      E      ELOW   E--0-2-4-
Her head was never found       string
VERSE:
SEcott Jackson had a pregnant girlfriend
PBearl Bryan was her nEame
                                      B       ELOW   E--0-2-4-
He and Alonzo Walling met her at the train   string
VERSE:
TEhat night a plot unfolded
Poor Pearl lost her life
                                     B       ELOW  E--0-2-4-
Scott and Alonzo both hung for that crime   string
CHORUS:
PAoor pearl, poor girl
Lay dEead upon the ground
Poor pearl poor girl
Her hBead was never foEund    
INSTRUMENTAL:  
        C#m     A       E        B
E -----------------------------------
B -----------------------------------
G -----------------------------------
D --2-1------------------------------
A ------4---4-2-0-----------------2--
E ------------------4-2-0---0-2-4----
        C#m     A      F#m  B
E ---------------------------------------
B ---------------------------------------
G ---------------------------------------
D --2-1-----------------------------1-2--
A ------4---4-2-0---0-----4-2---2-4------
E --------------------4-2----------------
VERSE:
TEhey each blamed the other
And swore they would come back
Now they haunt a night club
                           B        ELOW  E--0-2-4-
In Wilder by the railroad track   string
VERSE:
IEt's been more then a century
Since they took her life away
But the legend of Pearl Bryan
                        B        ELOW  E--0-2-4-
Is still talked about today    string
CHORUS:
PAoor pearl, poor girl
Lay dEead upon the ground
Poor pearl poor girl
                    B        ELOW  E--0-2-4-
Her head was never found   string
CHORUS:
PAoor pearl, poor girl
     E                      LOW E --0-2-4-
Lay dead upon the ground   string
Poor pearl poor girl
                    B        ELOW  E--0-2-4-
Her head was never found   string
OUTRO:
PEoor pearl poor girl
Her hBead was never fC#mound  
E ------A-------E---
B ----------------
G ----------------
D ----------------
A --4-2-0---------
E ---------4-2-0--

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Poor Pearl Poor Girl

by Bobby Mackey

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

F#m

POOR PEARL POOR GIRL

BOBBY MACKEY

NO INTRO:

CHORUS:

Poor pearl, poor girl

Lay dead upon the ground

Poor pearl poor girl

B E E E

LOW --0-2-4-

Her head was never found string

VERSE:

Scott Jackson had a pregnant girlfriend

B E

Pearl Bryan was her name

B E E

LOW --0-2-4-

He and Alonzo Walling met her at the train string

VERSE:

That night a plot unfolded

Poor Pearl lost her life

B E E

LOW --0-2-4-

Scott and Alonzo both hung for that crime string

CHORUS:

Poor pearl, poor girl

Lay dead upon the ground

Poor pearl poor girl

B E

Her head was never found

INSTRUMENTAL:

C#m A E B

E -----------------------------------

B -----------------------------------

G -----------------------------------

D --2-1------------------------------

A ------4---4-2-0-----------------2--

E ------------------4-2-0---0-2-4----

C#m A F#m B

E ---------------------------------------

B ---------------------------------------

G ---------------------------------------

D --2-1-----------------------------1-2--

A ------4---4-2-0---0-----4-2---2-4------

E --------------------4-2----------------

VERSE:

They each blamed the other

And swore they would come back

Now they haunt a night club

B E E

LOW --0-2-4-

In Wilder by the railroad track string

VERSE:

It's been more then a century

Since they took her life away

But the legend of Pearl Bryan

B E E

LOW --0-2-4-

Is still talked about today string

CHORUS:

Poor pearl, poor girl

Lay dead upon the ground

Poor pearl poor girl

B E E

LOW --0-2-4-

Her head was never found string

CHORUS:

Poor pearl, poor girl

E LOW E --0-2-4-

Lay dead upon the ground string

Poor pearl poor girl

B E E

LOW --0-2-4-

Her head was never found string

OUTRO:

Poor pearl poor girl

B C#m

Her head was never found

A E

E ----------------

B ----------------

G ----------------

D ----------------

A --4-2-0---------

E ---------4-2-0--

About Poor Pearl Poor Girl Chords by Bobby Mackey

Learn how to play Poor Pearl Poor Girl by Bobby Mackey with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Poor Pearl Poor Girl chords”, “Poor Pearl Poor Girl guitar chords”, or “Bobby Mackey Poor Pearl Poor Girl 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 Poor Pearl Poor Girl chords and for experienced players who want accurate Poor Pearl Poor Girl lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E, B, C#m, G, D.

FAQ — Poor Pearl Poor Girl by Bobby Mackey

How do I play "Poor Pearl Poor Girl" by Bobby Mackey on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Poor Pearl Poor Girl" by Bobby Mackey on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Poor Pearl Poor Girl" by Bobby Mackey free?

Yes. The chords for "Poor Pearl Poor Girl" by Bobby Mackey are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Poor Pearl Poor Girl" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Poor Pearl Poor Girl" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Poor Pearl Poor Girl"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Poor Pearl Poor Girl" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Poor Pearl Poor Girl" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Poor Pearl Poor Girl" by Bobby Mackey with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Bobby Mackey below.

What key is "Poor Pearl Poor Girl" in?

The chords for "Poor Pearl Poor Girl" show the original chord names (including A, E, B, C#m, G, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.