##song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. #
| #From: Moondog 96 #This song uses a capo on the 3rd fret and all the chords are listed as# |
| | Am | G |
| | The evening sun was sinkin' down, a | chill north wind a-blows |
| | F | E |
| | The new-plowed ground was coolin' fast, the river | rolls and flows |
| | Am | G |
| Beneath the two- | lane concrete river bridge be | tween my place and town |
| | F | E |
| On that | hot-bed Farm to Market road they | call 1291 |
| | Am | G |
| I'm sayin' s | on you'll see me searchin'; sizzlin' | down that broad hiway |
| | F | E |
| | Dollar signs in both my eyes, I'm seekin' | out my prey. I'm prayin' |
| | Am | G |
| " | Jesus, will you send me just | another three or four?" |
| | F | E |
| They pay two- | fifty down in Halletsville, 3 dollars, | maybe more. |
| | Am | G |
| And more than like | ly they'll be out tonight a- | wanderin' from the farms; |
| | F | E |
| | Waddlin' down 1291 to keep t | heir bodies warm. |
| | Am | G |
| I'm talking walk | in' belts and neckties, and b | oots for rodeo; |
| | F | E |
| They don't r | un too fast, don't waste much gas. I'm makin' | lots o'dough. |
| | Am | C | G | D | Am | C | G | D |
| The armadi | llo.... | o.... | o... | o The armadi | llo.... | o.... | o... | o The armadillo |
| (after this use the same chord progression as the first verse) |
| Never sees me when I hit him with my brights. His life don't flash |
