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THE KLANSMAN
[Verse 1]
GmWord of the trouble Bbspread around
EbOne day a man came Bbto my town
I was Gmin the kitchen when my BbPa let him in
He shook my hand sEbaid "Son the BbKlan's your friend"
[Interlude]
| Gm| Bb| Eb| Bb|
| Gm| Bb| Eb| Bb|
[Verse 2]
Was a Gmmeeting at Lyle BbStanton's house
On the EbJefferson highBbway
GmSome, they did not Bblisten
Some Ebdid not turn awBbay
[Interlude]
| Gm| Bb| Eb| Bb|
| Gm| Bb| Eb| Bb|
[Verse 3]
Said, when the GmHoly rain of Bbfire
Comes Ebtumblin' from abBbove
GmIt'll be a BbKlansman
Who'll stand Ebfor the land he Bbloves
Look Gmaway, look aBbway nowEb  Bb  
[Interlude]
| Gm| Bb| Eb| Bb|
[Verse 4]
I was Gmten years old when my BbPa said son
EbSomeday you will Bbsee
GmWhen you grow you'll Bbwear the robes
EbLike your brother and Bbme
[Interlude]
| Gm| Bb| Eb| Bb|
| Gm| Bb| Eb| Bb|
[Verse 5]
When thGme war between the rBbaces
Leaves us Ebin a fiery Bbdream
GmIt'll be a KBblansman
Who will Ebwipe this country Bbclean
GmThis son is my drBbeamEb  Bb  
[Outro]
| Gm| Bb| Eb| Bb|
| Gm| Bb| Eb| Bb|
| Gm| Bb| Eb| Bb|
Gmor G5   Bb  Eb  
e|--3------------------------|
B|--3------------------------|
G|--3----------3----8--------|
D|--5-----5----3----8--------|
A|--5-----5----1----6--------|
E|--3-----3------------------|
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