Letter to Laredo Joe Ely Written and performed by Joe Ely, appearing on his album, Letter to Laredo Transcribed by Steve Krall (steve.krall@daytonoh.ncr.com) Intro: HOT spanish flamenco guitar Verse 1: As [Em]I was riding [D]across the Mississippi I [Em]stopped there and I [D]cried. No[Em] use for a man to [D]keep a mighty [G]river [G]All damned up in[D]side. Verse 2: I jumped bail from the Sweetwater County Now I'm on the run On my head's, a 5 number bounty For a crime, I never done. Choru (allcountrytabs.com)
