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Where I Come From

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[Intro]
E A B
E A B
E A B
D A E
[Verse 1]
Well, I was Erollin' wheels and shiftin gears 'Around that Jersey BTurnpike
When EBarney stopped me with his gun, ten Aminutes after Bmidnight
Said Esir, you broke the limit in this Arusty ol' truckB  
A   BN.C.
I don't know about that accent son, just where did you come from?
[Chorus]
I said where EI come from, it's Acornbread and Bchicken
Where EI come from, a lotta Afront porch Bsittin'
Where EI come from, Atryin' to make a Blivin'
And Dworkin' hard to get to Aheaven, where I come froEm.
[Verse 2]
Well, I was Esouth of Detroit City, I pulled Ain this country Bkitchen
To Etry their brand of barbecue, the Asign said finger-Blickin'
Well, I Epaid the tab and the lady asked me Ahow'd I like my Bbiscuit
A   BN.C.
I'll be honest with you ma'am, it ain't like mama fixed it.
[Chorus]
'Cause where EI come from, it's Acornbread and Bchicken
Where EI come from, a lotta Afront porch Bpickin'
Where EI come from, Atryin' to make a Blivin'
And Dworkin' hard to get to Aheaven, where I come froEm.
[Solo]
(E) A  B  
E A B
E A B
D A E
[Verse 3]
I was Echasin' sun on 101 someAwhere around VenBtura
I Elost a universal joint and I Ahad to use my Bfinger
This Etall lady stopped and asked if AI had plans for Bdinner
A   BN.C.
Said no thanks ma'am, back home we like the girls that sing soprano.
[Chorus]
'Cause where EI come from, it's Acornbread and Bchicken
Where EI come from, a lotta Afront porch Bsittin'
Where EI come from, Atryin' to make a Blivin;
And Dworkin' hard to get to Aheaven, where I come froEm.
[Solo]
(E) A  B  
E A B
E A B
D A E
[Verse 4]
Well, I was Eheaded home on 65 someAwhere around KenBtucky
The ECB rang for the bobtail rig that's Arollin on like Bthunder
Well, EI answered him and he asked me, aren't Ayou from out in BTulsa
A   BN.C.
No, but you mighta seen me there, I just dropped a load of salsa.
[Chorus/Outro]
Where EI come from, it's Acornbread and Bchicken
Where EI come from, a lotta Afront porch Bpickin'
Where EI come from, Atryin' to make a Blivin'
And Dworkin' hard to get to Aheaven, where I come -
- Where EI come from, it's Acornbread and Bchicken
Where EI come from, a lotta Aback porch Bpickin'
Where EI come from, Atryin' to make a Blivin'
And Dworkin' hard to get to Aheaven, where I come froEm.
AWhere BI come froEm.
AYeah, where BI come froEm.
A lotta Afront porch Bsittin'D  
Starin' up at Aheaven, where I come froEm.
AWhere BI come froEm
TryinA' to make a Blivin'
E A B
D   AOh, where I come froEm
Awhere BI come froEm
(fade out)
*I think it sounds good if you play an A7 chord instead of an A chord in the chorus
after you play a D chord.
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The story behind the song

This song tells the story of a truck driver traveling across the United States, encountering various situations that highlight the differences between life on the road and his Southern upbringing. From a police officer in New Jersey commenting on his accent to a barbecue dinner in Detroit that doesn't measure up to his mother's cooking, each verse paints a picture of regional contrasts. The choruses emphasize how distinct the road life is, with the driver consistently reflecting on his roots. At its heart, it's a journey of identity and belonging, seen through the eyes of someone far from home.

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