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Darlin Corey

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Kingston Trio version is in Bb. But it's easier to play and sing in C, so that's what I've chorded.
The authentic version is Bb, Ab, F7.
Rick in Macon
          C
There's a pine log shack in the mountains. That's where my Corey dwells
                          Bb               C       G7        C
She makes the finest mash liquor. What she doesn't drink she sells
          C
Well, the first time I seen darlin' Corey she was weavin' through the woods
                               Bb             C       G7      C
With a kerosene lantern on her shoulder and a satchel full of goods.
       C
Please do drop down next Monday. Please bring me a jug or five.
                         Bb            C         G7  C
When the sun comes up on Tuesday don't figure to be alive.
      C
Don't care if you are livin'. Don't care if you are dead.
                         Bb               C     G7        C
If you're gonna drink my product then I'm gonna take your bread.
          C
Well, the last time I seen darlin' Corey, she was wanderin' through the weeds
       C                Bb              C        G7      C
With a government man behind her. Gonna grab her for her deeds.
     C
Wake up, wake up, darlin' Corey. What makes you sleep so sound?
    C                   Bb            C         G7          C    F   C
The revenue officer's a comin', gonna tear your still house down

Darlin Corey chords and lyrics

Free chords for Darlin Corey by The Kingston Trio. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Kingston Trio version is in Bb. But it's easier to play and sing in C, so that's what I've chorded.
The authentic version is Bb, Ab, F7.
Rick in Macon

Darlin Corey Chords by The Kingston Trio

Learn how to play Darlin Corey by The Kingston Trio with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Darlin Corey chords”, “Darlin Corey guitar chords”, or “The Kingston Trio Darlin Corey 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 Darlin Corey chords and for experienced players who want accurate Darlin Corey lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bb, C, Ab, F7, G7, F.

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