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Ole Slew Foot

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[Intro]
C(4)  F(2)  C(2)  C(4)  F(2)  C(2)
[Verse 1]
CHigh on the mountain I'll tell you what I see,
CBear tracks, bear tracks Flookin' back at Cme.
CYou better get your rifle boy before it's too late,
CCause the bear's got a little pig, Fand headed through the Cgate.
[Chorus]
GHe's big around the middle, and he's Cbroad across the rump.
Runnin' Gninety miles an hour takin' tChirty feet a jump.
CHe ain't never been caught he ain't never been treed,
And some folks say he look a Flot like Cme.
[Fiddle]
C(4)  F(2)  C(2)  C(4)  F(2)  C(2)
[Verse 2]
COle Slew Foot, he's a mighty, mighty bear;
CFeet like tubs and loFng brown hCair.
CHe's 'leven feet tall, and he's twenty feet around,
CHe's headed up the mountain, boys, so Fwhistle up the hCounds.
[Chorus]
GHe's big around the middle, and he's Cbroad across the rump.
Runnin' Gninety miles an hour takin' thirty fCeet a jump.
CHe ain't never been caught, he ain't never been treed,
And some folks say he look a Flot like Cme.
[Banjo]
C(4)  F(2)  C(2)  C(4)  F(2)  C(2)
[Verse 3]
CI saved up my money, and I bought me some bees,
CAnd they started makin' honey Fway up in the Ctrees.
CCut down the trees, but my honey's all gone,
COld Slew Foot's done Fmade himself at hCome.
[Chorus]
GHe's big around the middle, and he's Cbroad across the rump.
Runnin' Gninety miles an hour takin' Cthirty feet a jump.
CAin't never been caught, he ain't never been treed,
And some folks say he look a Flot like Cme.
[Verse 4]
CWinter's comin' on, and it's twenty below,
CAnd the river's froze over, so Fwhere can he Cgo.
CWe'll chase him up the gully, then we'll run him in the well,
CAnd shoot him in the bottom just to lFisten to him Cyell.
[Chorus]
GHe's big around the middle, and he's Cbroad across the rump.
Runnin' Gninety miles an hour takin' thirty fCeet a jump.
CAin't never been caught, he ain't never been treed,
And some folks say he look a Flot like Cme.
And some folks say he look a Flot like Cme.
And some folks say he look a Flot like Cme.

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The story behind the song

"Ole Slew Foot" plunges into the wild chase of a legendary bear, a creature of immense size and speed that seems almost mythical. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a hunter's quest, full of exaggerated details about the bear's formidable presence and the thrill of the pursuit. It's a classic tale of man versus nature, infused with the playful spirit of a tall tale. This song, recorded by Johnny Horton, echoes the narrative storytelling style he was known for, even if released after his untimely passing. It plays like a rollicking adventure, perfect for channeling a spirited, wild energy.

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Ole Slew Foot

Ole Slew Foot

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Ole Slew Foot

by Johnny Horton

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C(4)

F(2)

C(2)

[Intro]

C(4) F(2) C(2) C(4) F(2) C(2)

[Verse 1]

High on the mountain I'll tell you what I see,

C F C

Bear tracks, bear tracks lookin' back at me.

You better get your rifle boy before it's too late,

C F C

Cause the bear's got a little pig, and headed through the gate.

[Chorus]

G C

He's big around the middle, and he's broad across the rump.

G C

Runnin' ninety miles an hour takin' thirty feet a jump.

He ain't never been caught he ain't never been treed,

F C

And some folks say he look a lot like me.

[Fiddle]

C(4) F(2) C(2) C(4) F(2) C(2)

[Verse 2]

Ole Slew Foot, he's a mighty, mighty bear;

C F C

Feet like tubs and long brown hair.

He's 'leven feet tall, and he's twenty feet around,

C F C

He's headed up the mountain, boys, so whistle up the hounds.

[Chorus]

G C

He's big around the middle, and he's broad across the rump.

G C

Runnin' ninety miles an hour takin' thirty feet a jump.

He ain't never been caught, he ain't never been treed,

F C

And some folks say he look a lot like me.

[Banjo]

C(4) F(2) C(2) C(4) F(2) C(2)

[Verse 3]

I saved up my money, and I bought me some bees,

C F C

And they started makin' honey way up in the trees.

Cut down the trees, but my honey's all gone,

C F C

Old Slew Foot's done made himself at home.

[Chorus]

G C

He's big around the middle, and he's broad across the rump.

G C

Runnin' ninety miles an hour takin' thirty feet a jump.

Ain't never been caught, he ain't never been treed,

F C

And some folks say he look a lot like me.

[Verse 4]

Winter's comin' on, and it's twenty below,

C F C

And the river's froze over, so where can he go.

We'll chase him up the gully, then we'll run him in the well,

C F C

And shoot him in the bottom just to listen to him yell.

[Chorus]

G C

He's big around the middle, and he's broad across the rump.

G C

Runnin' ninety miles an hour takin' thirty feet a jump.

Ain't never been caught, he ain't never been treed,

F C

And some folks say he look a lot like me.

F C

And some folks say he look a lot like me.

F C

And some folks say he look a lot like me.

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