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Devil In A Sleepin Bag

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[Verse 1]
DWe were headed home in Austin
Caught Gpneumonia on the Droad
DTaking it home to Connie and the Akids
DA wheel ran off and jumped a railroad
Then ran through a Ggrocery Dstore
DIf you want to buy a bus I'm Ataking Dbids
[Chorus]
DAnd the devil shivered in his sleeping bag
DHe said traveling on the road is such a Adrag
DIf we can make it home by Friday we can Gbrag
DAnd the devil shivered in his Asleeping Dbag
[Verse 2]
DWell I just got back from New York City
Kris and GRita done it Dall
DRaw perfection there for all the world to sAee
DLord I heard an angel singing
DIn the GPhilharmonic DHall
DRita Coolidge Rita ACoolidge cleft for Dme
[Chorus]
DAnd the devil shivered in his sleeping bag
DHe said traveling on the road is such a Adrag
DIf we can make it home by Friday we can Gbrag
DAnd the devil shivered in his Asleeping Dbag

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The story behind the song

This song brings to life the classic image of a wanderer, encountering a mysterious figure who might be more than they seem. It paints a picture of a journey where one stumbles upon an unexpected presence, evoking a sense of caution and intrigue. At its heart, it plays like a traveler's tale, full of the unknown and the subtly unsettling.

AI-written from these sources:Willie Nelson — Wikipedia ↗

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Devil In A Sleepin Bag

by Willie Nelson

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[Verse 1]

We were headed home in Austin

G D

Caught pneumonia on the road

D A

Taking it home to Connie and the kids

A wheel ran off and jumped a railroad

G D

Then ran through a grocery store

D A D

If you want to buy a bus I'm taking bids

[Chorus]

And the devil shivered in his sleeping bag

D A

He said traveling on the road is such a drag

D G

If we can make it home by Friday we can brag

D A D

And the devil shivered in his sleeping bag

[Verse 2]

Well I just got back from New York City

G D

Kris and Rita done it all

D A

Raw perfection there for all the world to see

Lord I heard an angel singing

D G D

In the Philharmonic Hall

D A D

Rita Coolidge Rita Coolidge cleft for me

[Chorus]

And the devil shivered in his sleeping bag

D A

He said traveling on the road is such a drag

D G

If we can make it home by Friday we can brag

D A D

And the devil shivered in his sleeping bag

About Devil In A Sleepin Bag Chords by Willie Nelson

Learn how to play Devil In A Sleepin Bag by Willie Nelson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Devil In A Sleepin Bag chords”, “Devil In A Sleepin Bag guitar chords”, or “Willie Nelson Devil In A Sleepin Bag 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 Devil In A Sleepin Bag chords and for experienced players who want accurate Devil In A Sleepin Bag lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, A.

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What key is "Devil In A Sleepin Bag" in?

The chords for "Devil In A Sleepin Bag" show the original chord names (including D, G, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.