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Mark Twain

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[Intro]
D
[Verse]
My granddad used to tell me, "Boy, when GI was just your Dage
I was a river pilot on a Emshowboat called The AStage
I'd Dhobnob with them southern belles and Gevery roustaDbout
I'd listen to them paddle wheels and Emhear the Aleadsman Dshout"
[Chorus]
Mark DTwain, (Mark Twain) it's two fathoms deep below
Mark EmTwain, (Mark ATwain) heave the Emgangplank, start the show
Mark DTwain, play those Gbanjos as we Dgo
BmDown the MissisF#msippi, 'round the EmGulf of AMexiDcoG  A  D  G  A  D  
[Verse]
There were gamblers, crooks and fakers and a Gminstrel man who'd Ddance
A singin' gal, Simone Lamour, imEmported straight from AFrance
It Dwas a floatin' palace, boy, that Gshowboat called The DStage
And granddad was the king of it, when Emhe was Ajust my Dage
[Chorus]
Mark DTwain, (Mark Twain) it's two fathoms deep below
Mark EmTwain, (Mark ATwain) heave the Emgangplank, start the show
Mark DTwain, play those Gbanjos as we Dgo
BmDown the MissisF#msippi, 'round the EmGulf of AMexiDco
[Instrumental
D G A D
D G A D
D G A D
D G A D
[Verse]
The calliope is quiet now, the Grudder's thick with Drust
The main deck and the paddlewheels are Emcovered high with Adust
But Dgranddad's in his glory, still Gstandin' on the Dbow
A halo 'round his pilot's cap and EmI can Ahear him Dnow
[Chorus]
Mark DTwain, (Mark Twain) it's two fathoms deep below
Mark EmTwain, (Mark ATwain) heave the Emgangplank, start the show
Mark DTwain, play those Gbanjos as we Dgo
BmDown the MissisF#msippi, 'round the EmGulf of AMexiDco
[Chorus]
Mark DTwain, it's two fathoms deep below
Mark EmTwain, heave the gangplank, start the show
Mark DTwain, play those Gbanjos as we Dgo
BmDown the MissisF#msippi, 'round the EmGulf of AMexiDco

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Mark Twain

by The Kingston Trio

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F#m

[Intro]

[Verse]

G D

My granddad used to tell me, "Boy, when I was just your age

Em A

I was a river pilot on a showboat called The Stage

D G D

I'd hobnob with them southern belles and every roustabout

Em A D

I'd listen to them paddle wheels and hear the leadsman shout"

[Chorus]

Mark Twain, (Mark Twain) it's two fathoms deep below

Em A Em

Mark Twain, (Mark Twain) heave the gangplank, start the show

D G D

Mark Twain, play those banjos as we go

Bm F#m Em A D G A D G A D

Down the Mississippi, 'round the Gulf of Mexico

[Verse]

G D

There were gamblers, crooks and fakers and a minstrel man who'd dance

Em A

A singin' gal, Simone Lamour, imported straight from France

D G D

It was a floatin' palace, boy, that showboat called The Stage

Em A D

And granddad was the king of it, when he was just my age

[Chorus]

Mark Twain, (Mark Twain) it's two fathoms deep below

Em A Em

Mark Twain, (Mark Twain) heave the gangplank, start the show

D G D

Mark Twain, play those banjos as we go

Bm F#m Em A D

Down the Mississippi, 'round the Gulf of Mexico

[Instrumental

D G A D

[Verse]

G D

The calliope is quiet now, the rudder's thick with rust

Em A

The main deck and the paddlewheels are covered high with dust

D G D

But granddad's in his glory, still standin' on the bow

Em A D

A halo 'round his pilot's cap and I can hear him now

[Chorus]

Mark Twain, (Mark Twain) it's two fathoms deep below

Em A Em

Mark Twain, (Mark Twain) heave the gangplank, start the show

D G D

Mark Twain, play those banjos as we go

Bm F#m Em A D

Down the Mississippi, 'round the Gulf of Mexico

[Chorus]

Mark Twain, it's two fathoms deep below

Mark Twain, heave the gangplank, start the show

D G D

Mark Twain, play those banjos as we go

Bm F#m Em A D

Down the Mississippi, 'round the Gulf of Mexico

About Mark Twain Chords by The Kingston Trio

Learn how to play Mark Twain by The Kingston Trio with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mark Twain chords”, “Mark Twain guitar chords”, or “The Kingston Trio Mark Twain 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 Mark Twain chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mark Twain lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, Em, A, Bm, F#m.

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Is "Mark Twain" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Mark Twain" in?

The chords for "Mark Twain" show the original chord names (including D, G, Em, A, Bm, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.