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Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie

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G"Oh G6bury me Emnot Em7on the Em/Glone PraGirie"
     G           G6    Em   Em7        EmEm4   G  
These words came low and mourn - ful - ly
GFrom the pallid G(5)lips of a Gyouth who Gm7lay
GOn his dying Embed at the Em7close of Gday.
GHe hG6as wasted Emand Em7pined 'til o'Em/Ger his bGrow
     G           G6    Em   Em7        EmEm4   G  
Death's shades were slowly gathering now.
GHe thought of hoG(5)me and lovGed ones niGm7gh,
GAnd the cowboEmys gathered Em7to see hGim die.
G"Oh G6bury me Emnot Em7on the Em/Glone PraGirie,
     G           G6    Em   Em7        EmEm4   G  
Where the coyotes howl and the wind blows free.
GIn a narrow gravG(5)e just six Gby threeGm7  
GOh bury me noEmt on the loEm7ne PrairiGe."
G"It G6matters Emnot, Em7I've oEm/Gft been Gtold,
     G           G6    Em   Em7        EmEm4   G  
Where the body lies when the heart grows cold.
GYet grant, oh grG(5)ant, this Gwish to meGm7,
GOh bury me noEmt on the loEm7ne PrairiGe."
G"I'vG6e always EmwisEm7hed to Em/Gbe laid Gwhen I died
     G           G6    Em   Em7        EmEm4   G  
In a little churchyard on a green hillside.
GBy my father's gG(5)rave there Glet me beGm7,
GOh bury me noEmt on the loEm7ne PrairiGe."
G"I wG6ish to lEmie wEm7here a Em/Gmother's Gprayer
     G           G6    Em   Em7        EmEm4   G  
And a sister's tear will mingle there.
GWhere friends caG(5)n come and Gweep o'er Gm7me.
GOh bury me noEmt on the loEm7ne PrairiGe."
G"For G6there's EmanoEm7ther whEm/Gose tearGs will shed
     G           G6    Em   Em7        EmEm4   G  
For the one who lies in a Prairie bed.
GIt breaks my heaG(5)rt to thinGk of her nGm7ow,
GShe has curled thesEme locks; she haEm7s kissed this bGrow."
G"Oh G6bury me Emnot.Em7.." And Em/Ghis voiGce failed there
     G           G6    Em   Em7        EmEm4   G  
But they took no heed to his dying prayer.
GIn a narrow gravG(5)e, just siGx by threeGm7,
GThey buried hEmim there on Em7the lone GPrairie.
GAnd G6the cowbEmoys Em7now as Em/Gthey roaGm the plain
     G           G6    Em   Em7        EmEm4   G  
For they marked the spot where his bones were lain,
GFling a handful G(5)of roses oG'er his grGm7ave
GWith a prayer Emto God, hiEm7s soul to Gsave. 

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The story behind the song

This song embodies the themes of sorrow and moral tribulation often found in Johnny Cash's music. It tells the story of a dying cowboy's last request, expressing a deep yearning for a specific resting place and a fear of being forgotten in the vast, empty prairie. The lyrics paint a picture of isolation and a desire for connection, even in death. Playing this song channels a profound sense of longing and the stark beauty of a final wish.

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Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Em7

Em/G

G(5)

Gm7

G G6 Em Em7 Em/G G

"Oh bury me not on the lone Prairie"

G G6 Em Em7 Em G

Em4

These words came low and mourn - ful - ly

G G(5) G Gm7

From the pallid lips of a youth who lay

G Em Em7 G

On his dying bed at the close of day.

G G6 Em Em7 Em/G G

He has wasted and pined 'til o'er his brow

G G6 Em Em7 Em G

Em4

Death's shades were slowly gathering now.

G G(5) G Gm7

He thought of home and loved ones nigh,

G Em Em7 G

And the cowboys gathered to see him die.

G G6 Em Em7 Em/G G

"Oh bury me not on the lone Prairie,

G G6 Em Em7 Em G

Em4

Where the coyotes howl and the wind blows free.

G G(5) G Gm7

In a narrow grave just six by three

G Em Em7 G

Oh bury me not on the lone Prairie."

G G6 Em Em7 Em/G G

"It matters not, I've oft been told,

G G6 Em Em7 Em G

Em4

Where the body lies when the heart grows cold.

G G(5) G Gm7

Yet grant, oh grant, this wish to me,

G Em Em7 G

Oh bury me not on the lone Prairie."

G G6 Em Em7 Em/G G

"I've always wished to be laid when I died

G G6 Em Em7 Em G

Em4

In a little churchyard on a green hillside.

G G(5) G Gm7

By my father's grave there let me be,

G Em Em7 G

Oh bury me not on the lone Prairie."

G G6 Em Em7 Em/G G

"I wish to lie where a mother's prayer

G G6 Em Em7 Em G

Em4

And a sister's tear will mingle there.

G G(5) G Gm7

Where friends can come and weep o'er me.

G Em Em7 G

Oh bury me not on the lone Prairie."

G G6 Em Em7 Em/G G

"For there's another whose tears will shed

G G6 Em Em7 Em G

Em4

For the one who lies in a Prairie bed.

G G(5) G Gm7

It breaks my heart to think of her now,

G Em Em7 G

She has curled these locks; she has kissed this brow."

G G6 Em Em7 Em/G G

"Oh bury me not..." And his voice failed there

G G6 Em Em7 Em G

Em4

But they took no heed to his dying prayer.

G G(5) G Gm7

In a narrow grave, just six by three,

G Em Em7 G

They buried him there on the lone Prairie.

G G6 Em Em7 Em/G G

And the cowboys now as they roam the plain

G G6 Em Em7 Em G

Em4

For they marked the spot where his bones were lain,

G G(5) G Gm7

Fling a handful of roses o'er his grave

G Em Em7 G

With a prayer to God, his soul to save.

About Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie chords”, “Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie 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 Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie chords and for experienced players who want accurate Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, G6, Em, Em7, Em/G, G(5).

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