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The Great Grandfather

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90BPM
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[Intro]
Em
[Verse 1]
EmThe great grandpappy when the land was young
AmBarred his door with a wagon tongue, Emoh
EmOooh-ho-ho-ho-ho
AmWhen the times got tough and redskins smart
EmSaid his prayers with his shotgun cocked, oh
EmOh-oh-uh-oh, oh-huh-oh
[Verse 2]
EmThe great grandpappy was a busy man
AmCooked his grub in a frying pan
EmPicked his teeth with a hunting knife
AmHe wore the same suit all-a his life, Emoh
EmOoo-oh-ooo
EmYeah-ay-oh
[Verse 3]
EmTwenty-one children came to be blessed
The Amold man's house in the wilderness, Emoh
EmOh-oh-oh
AmDoubt his story if you can
The Emgreat grandpappy was a busy man
EmOh---oh-oh-oh
AmAh-ha
OoEmow
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