Back in Baltimore

Ned Luberecki / Becky Buller

Key of A · Chords: I V vi

Verse 1

Intro over form

Verse 2

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Down from the albeganies, And up out of the mines
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No work in the steel mill, So I hopped an eastbound line
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I couldn’t have imagined, All that lie in store
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Back in Baltimore, Back in Baltimore
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I wound up at the harbor, As the tide rolled in
Where big ships drop their cargo, And sail on out again
I tried to make my living, as a Stevedore
Back in Baltimore, Back in Baltimore

Solo break

The tax rolled up the Tuxston, and the mighty magrathea
Surrender to the Chesapeake when she becomes the sea
I wish I’d have the courage to shove off from the shore
Back in Baltimore, Back in Baltimore
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My thirst for adventure lead me beyond the docks
At night I’d find myself, Walking up and down the block
Lured by the liquor to the hustlers and the whores
Back in Baltimore, Back in Baltimore

Solo break

Now mama I’m not guilty, I didn’t harm those men
I know just who it was, that sent me to the pen
And if they ever let me out of here, I’ll even up the score
Back in Baltimore, Back in Baltimore
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Down from the albeganies, And up out of the mines
Would I have changed directions, had I known what I’d find
Got 99 to wonder and one dark day before
I’ll be Back in Baltimore, Back in Baltimore
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Back in Baltimore, I wanna be Back in Baltimore