# # #----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------# ##This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the # ##song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. # # #------------------------------------------------------------------------------# # # #Date: Tue, 23 Dec 1997 05:49:09 +0000 (GMT) #From: rickl1@IX.netcom.com (Rick L) #Subject: CRD: She Emmylou Harris Chords/Lyrics # #Emmylou Harris She written by Gram Parsons # Chris Ethridge # Eb G7 She she came from the land of the cotton Cm Eb7 Ab Eb Land that was nearly forgotten by everyone Eb G7 And She worked and she slaved so hard Cm Eb7 Ab Eb A big old field was her back yard in the delta sun Db Ab Eb Oh, but she sure could sing Db Ab Eb Oh, she sure could sing Eb G7 Then He looked down and he took a little pity Cm Eb7 Ab The whole town swore he decided Eb He'd help her some Eb G7 And he didn't mind if she wasn't very pretty Cm Eb7 Ab For deep inside his heart he knew Eb She was the only one Db Ab Eb Oh but she sure could sing Db Ab Eb Oh she sure could sing Bb She had faith, she had believing Eb Led all the people together in singing Bb And she prayed every night to the lord up above Ab Eb Fm Fm/Ab Bb Hallelujah oh hallelujah Eb G7 They would walk singing songs by the river Cm Eb7 Even when she knew for sure Ab Eb She had to go away Eb G7 And she never knew what her life had to give her Cm Eb7 And never had to worry about it Ab Eb For one single day Db Ab Eb Oh but she sure could sing Db Ab Eb DAEb Yes yes sure could sing From Emmylou Harris "Luxury Liner" LP Warner Brothers Records 1977 Irving Music Inc/House Of Jones Music(BMI)