Old Log Cabin

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Key of G · Chords: I IV vi

Intro

Em G Em C G

Verse 1

G                                          Em
In the old Kentucky Mountain so many years ago
G
Around the old log cabin
                         Em
Where the wild red roses grow
C                         G
(Where the wild red roses grow)

Verse 2

G                                                       Em
There's laurel on the mountainside and bluegrass in the field
G
Bluebirds singin' all day long,
                       Em
in heaven is the way I feel
C                       G
(In heaven is the way I feel)

Verse 3

G                                                      Em
The whipper wools are singin', they're wide-eyed until dawn
G
'Round the old log cabin
                   Em
That used to be my home
C                   G
(That used to be my home)

Verse 4

G                                              Em
At daybreak in the mornin', then I'll be on my way
G
I'm headed for the mountains
                  Em
I'm goin' back to stay
C                  G
(I'm goin' back to stay)

Verse 5

G                                                    Em
Now mom and dad have passed away there's no one left around
G
And the old log cabin
                   Em
Has almost tumbled down
C                   G
(Has almost tumbled down)