Deep Elem Blues

Hank Thompson

Written by Bob Attlesey and Joe Attlesey

Key of G · Chords: I IV V

Verse 1

G
When you go down to Deep Elem just to have a little fun

Verse 2

Better have your fifteen dollars when that policeman comes
C                                      G
Oh sweet mama  papa got them Deep Elem blues
D7                                     G
Oh sweet mama  papa got them Deep Elem blues

Verse 3

Now once I knew a preacher preached the Bible through and through

Verse 4

He went down in Deep Elem now his preaching days are through
C                                      G
Oh sweet mama  papa got them Deep Elem blues
D7                                     G
Oh sweet mama  papa got them Deep Elem blues

Verse 5

When you go down to Deep Elem put your money in your pants

Verse 6

Them redheads in Deep Elem they don't give a man a chance
C                                      G
Oh sweet mama  papa got them Deep Elem blues
D7                                     G
Oh sweet mama  papa got them Deep Elem blues

Verse 7

If you go down to Deep Elem put your money in your shoes

Verse 8

Them gals down in Deep Elem got them Deep Elem blues
C                                      G
Oh sweet mama  papa got them Deep Elem blues
D7                                     G
Oh sweet mama  papa got them Deep Elem blues