This is one of the saddest songs I've ever heard. This is merely MY take on the version performed by Highwayman. For your reference, it was written by Guy Clark, though you probably knew that... I'm not claiming that it's right, but I think it sounds good, especially if you capo the first or second fret. As it is my own version, any of those people who want to submit corrections can shove those corrections right up their bottom - sideways! Although, those with ideas on how to play the song di (azchords.com)