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Okie From Muskogee

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[Intro]
A   D
[Verse 1]
We Ddon't smoke marijuana in Muskogee;
We Ddon't take no trips on LSAD
We Adon't burn no draft cards down on Main Street;
WAe like livin' right, and bein' fDree.
[Verse 2]
WDe don't make a party out of lovin'
BuDt we like holdin' hands and pitchin' wAoo
WAe don't let our hair grow long and shaggy
LiAke the hippies out in San Francisco dDo
[Chorus]
ID'm proud to be an Okie from MusDkogee,
A plDace where even squares can have a baAll
We Astill wave Old Glory down at the couArthouse,
And wAhite lightnin's still the biggest thrill of aDll
[Verse 3]
LeEbather boots are still in style for manly footwear;
BEbeads and Roman sandals won't be sBbeen.
FBbootball's still the roughest thing on campus,
ABbnd the kids here still respect the college deEban.
[Chorus]
AnEbd I'm proud to be an Okie from MusEbkogee,
A plEbace where even squares can have a bBball.
WBbe still wave Old Glory down at the courBbthouse,
AnBbd white lightnin's still the biggest thrill of aEbll.
[Outro]
AnBbd white lightnin's still the biggest thrill of aEbll.
In MBbuskogee, Oklahoma, UEbSA.

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The story behind the song

"Okie From Muskogee" is a song that captures a particular sentiment of its era, speaking to working-class themes and occasionally expressing views contrary to the anti-Vietnam War feelings prevalent in some music of the time. As a pioneer of the Bakersfield sound, Merle Haggard was known for his impactful songwriting. This song stands as a notable example of his ability to tap into the cultural pulse, offering a perspective that resonated with many listeners. Playing it can feel like stepping into a moment of American history.

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Okie From Muskogee

by Merle Haggard

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[Intro]

A D

[Verse 1]

We don't smoke marijuana in Muskogee;

D A

We don't take no trips on LSD

We don't burn no draft cards down on Main Street;

A D

We like livin' right, and bein' free.

[Verse 2]

We don't make a party out of lovin'

D A

But we like holdin' hands and pitchin' woo

We don't let our hair grow long and shaggy

A D

Like the hippies out in San Francisco do

[Chorus]

D D

I'm proud to be an Okie from Muskogee,

D A

A place where even squares can have a ball

A A

We still wave Old Glory down at the courthouse,

A D

And white lightnin's still the biggest thrill of all

[Verse 3]

Leather boots are still in style for manly footwear;

Eb Bb

Beads and Roman sandals won't be seen.

Football's still the roughest thing on campus,

Bb Eb

And the kids here still respect the college dean.

[Chorus]

Eb Eb

And I'm proud to be an Okie from Muskogee,

Eb Bb

A place where even squares can have a ball.

Bb Bb

We still wave Old Glory down at the courthouse,

Bb Eb

And white lightnin's still the biggest thrill of all.

[Outro]

Bb Eb

And white lightnin's still the biggest thrill of all.

Bb Eb

In Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA.

About Okie From Muskogee Chords by Merle Haggard

Learn how to play Okie From Muskogee by Merle Haggard with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Okie From Muskogee chords”, “Okie From Muskogee guitar chords”, or “Merle Haggard Okie From Muskogee 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 Okie From Muskogee chords and for experienced players who want accurate Okie From Muskogee lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, Eb, Bb.

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