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The Fightin Side Of Me

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[Intro] (slightly swung)
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B|-----|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
G|-4-0-|-4-2--(0)2---2-0-|-2-1--(0)1---1-0-|-1---------------|-----------------|
D|-----|-----------------|-----------------|---4---0-4---2-0-|-2-1-------2-----|
A|-----|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-------2h4---4p2-|
E|-----|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
e|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
B|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
G|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
D|-----------------|-----------2-----|-----------------|
A|---------0-------|-------2h4---4p2-|-----------------|
E|-0---------------|-0---------------|-0---------------|
[Verse 1]
I hear Epeople talking Bbad about the Eway we have to live here in this B7country
B7Harpin' on the wars we fight, gripin' 'bout the way things ought to Ebe
EI don't mind them switchin' sides and standin' up for things they beB7lieve in
When they're B7runnin' down our country, man
They're walkin' on the fightin' side of Eme
[Chorus]
They're Ewalkin' on the fightin' side of B7me
B7Runnin' down a way of life our fightin' men have fought and died to Ekeep
If Eyou don't love it, leave it
Let this song that I'm E7singin' be a Awarnin'
When you're B7runnin' down our country, hoss
You're walkin' on the fightin' side of Eme
(Repeat intro riff)
[Verse 2]
I Eread about some Bsquirrely guy
Who Eclaims that he just don't believe in B7fightin'
And I B7wonder just how long the rest of us can count on bein' Efree
They Elove our milk and honey but they preach about some other way of B7livin'
When they're B7runnin' down our country, man
They're walkin' on the fightin' side of Eme
[Chorus]
They're Ewalkin' on the fightin' side of B7me
B7Runnin' down a way of life our fightin' men have fought and died to Ekeep
If Eyou don't love it, leave it
Let this song that I'm E7singin' be a Awarnin'
When you're B7runnin' down our country, man
You're walkin' on the fightin' side of EmeC7  
[Chorus] (key change)
You're Fwalkin' on the fightin' side of C7me
C7Runnin' down a way of life our fightin' men have fought and died to Fkeep
If Fyou don't love it, leave it
Let this song that I'm F7singin' be a Bbwarnin'
When you're C7runnin' down our country, hoss
You're walkin' on the fightin' side of Fme
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| (n) Ghost note
| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
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The story behind the song

"The Fightin' Side of Me" captures a spirit of proud patriotism, reflecting themes that were sometimes contrary to the anti–Vietnam War sentiments prevalent in popular music of its era. Merle Haggard, a central pioneer of the Bakersfield sound, often explored the experiences of the working class in his songs. This track stands as an anthem for those who feel a deep connection to their country and are ready to defend its values. It embodies a fierce loyalty and a refusal to back down.

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