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The Ballad Of Sally Rose

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- Ballad of Sally Rose -
by Emmylou Harris, from her album 'The Ballad of Sally Rose' (1985)
Written by Emmylou Harris and Paul Kennerley
BbHer mama picked him up in Ebsouth MinneBbsota
He promised her the world but they Fnever got that Bbfar
For he was last seen in that 'Eb59 DeSBbota
When Sally was born in the black Fhills of DakBbota
BbShe was washed in the blood of the Ebdying Sioux Bbnation
Raised with a proud but a wFandering Bbheart
And she knew that her roots were in the Ebold reserBbvation
But she had stars in her eyes and greFater expecBbtations
No Ebrings on her Bbfingers no Fbells on her Bbtoes
With Ebbugs on her headBblights
And C7runs in her Fhose
Through the Ebvalley of the Fshadow of BbRoosevelt's Ebnose
AdiBbos South Dakota, adiFos Sally BbRose
FThey've got a national monument Bbcarved out of stone
On the Fside of a mountain where her fBborefathers roamed
Playing cowboys and Indians right Ebunder the Bbnose
Of Theodore Roosevelt and the Fsweet Sally BbRose
BbSo she left Rapid City in the Ebblue moonlight Bbhour
With her eye on the highway and her Ffoot on the fBbloor
And turnin' the dial she was Ebpulled by the Bbpower
Of the word coming out of that Fbroadcasting Bbtower
No Ebrings on her Bbfingers no Fbells on her Bbtoes
With Ebbugs on her headBblights
And C7runs in her Fhose
Through the Ebvalley of the Fshadow of BbRoosevelt's Ebnose
AdiBbos South Dakota, adiFos Sally BbRose

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The story behind the song

Emmylou Harris is a pivotal figure in country rock and Americana, known for her distinctive voice and songwriting that bridges country and rock audiences. Her early interest in folk music evolved into a professional career, and she was later influenced by Gram Parsons towards a country rock sound. This song, appearing on an album from the 1980s, embodies the spirit of an artist who has consistently earned critical acclaim and commercial success throughout her career. It plays like a heartfelt narrative from a musician celebrated for her ability to connect deeply with listeners.

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The Ballad Of Sally Rose

by Emmylou Harris

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- Ballad of Sally Rose -

by Emmylou Harris, from her album 'The Ballad of Sally Rose' (1985)

Written by Emmylou Harris and Paul Kennerley

Bb Eb Bb

Her mama picked him up in south Minnesota

F Bb

He promised her the world but they never got that far

Eb Bb

For he was last seen in that '59 DeSota

F Bb

When Sally was born in the black hills of Dakota

Bb Eb Bb

She was washed in the blood of the dying Sioux nation

F Bb

Raised with a proud but a wandering heart

Eb Bb

And she knew that her roots were in the old reservation

F Bb

But she had stars in her eyes and greater expectations

Eb Bb F Bb

No rings on her fingers no bells on her toes

Eb Bb

With bugs on her headlights

C7 F

And runs in her hose

Eb F Bb Eb

Through the valley of the shadow of Roosevelt's nose

Bb F Bb

Adios South Dakota, adios Sally Rose

F Bb

They've got a national monument carved out of stone

F Bb

On the side of a mountain where her forefathers roamed

Eb Bb

Playing cowboys and Indians right under the nose

F Bb

Of Theodore Roosevelt and the sweet Sally Rose

Bb Eb Bb

So she left Rapid City in the blue moonlight hour

F Bb

With her eye on the highway and her foot on the floor

Eb Bb

And turnin' the dial she was pulled by the power

F Bb

Of the word coming out of that broadcasting tower

Eb Bb F Bb

No rings on her fingers no bells on her toes

Eb Bb

With bugs on her headlights

C7 F

And runs in her hose

Eb F Bb Eb

Through the valley of the shadow of Roosevelt's nose

Bb F Bb

Adios South Dakota, adios Sally Rose

About The Ballad Of Sally Rose Chords by Emmylou Harris

Learn how to play The Ballad Of Sally Rose by Emmylou Harris with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Ballad Of Sally Rose chords”, “The Ballad Of Sally Rose guitar chords”, or “Emmylou Harris The Ballad Of Sally Rose 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 The Ballad Of Sally Rose chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Ballad Of Sally Rose lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bb, Eb, F, C7.

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