Biography:
Dave Alvin (born November 11, 1955, in Downey, California), is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. He has been one of the leading proponents of 'roots' or 'American' music, bringing together elements of rock-and-roll, blues, rural and tejano music.
Alvin and his older brother Phil Alvin grew up loving Americana, country and blues. In 1979 they formed The Blasters with friends Bill Bateman and John Bazz.
Shortly after leaving the Blasters, Alvin joined X as lead guitarist after the departure of Billy Zoom.
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Redneck Friend
Written by Jackson Browne
Recorded by Dave Alvin
Album: West Of The West
Capo on 4
[Intro]
G x 4 bars
G7 Em7
Well, my pretty little one, how has it all begun?
G7 Em7
They're teaching you how to walk, but baby, you're already on the run
C7 G7
Little one, what you gonna do?
C7 D7
Little one, honey, it's all up to you
G7 Em7
Now your daddy's in the den shootin' up the evening news
G7 Em7
Mama's with a friend, lately she's been so confused
C7 G7
Little one, come on and take my hand
C7 D7
Well, I may not have the answer but I be- lieve I got a plan
[Chorus]
C7 G7
Honey, you shake, I'll rattle, we'll roll on down the line
D7 G7
See if we can't get in touch with a very close friend of mine
C7 G7
But let me clue you in, it ain't like him to argue or pretend
D7 C7
Honey, let me introduce you to my redneck friend
[Inst]
G7 G7 G7 G7
G7 Em7
Well, they've got a little list of all those things of which they don't approve
G7 Em7
Well, they've got to keep their eyes on you 'cause you might make your move
C7 G7
Yeah little one, I really wish you would
C7 D7 G7
Little one, I think the damage would do you good
[Chorus]
C7 G7
Well honey, you shake, I'll rattle, we'll roll on down the line
D7 G7
We're gonna forget all about the battle, it's gonna feel so fine
C7 G7
'Cause he's the missing link, the kitchen sink, e- leven on a scale of ten
D7 C7
Well honey, let me introduce you to my redneck friend
[Inst]
G7 G7 G7 G7 G7 G7 Em7 Em7
G7 G7 Em7 Em7 C7 C7 G7 G7
C7 C7 D7 D7
[Chorus]
C7 G7
Well honey, you shake, I'll rattle, we'll roll on down the line
D7 G7
I'm gonna try to swing you up into my saddle, then we'll run but you'll feel like you're flyin'
C7 G7
Well, don't stand there, just look at that, this dream ain't gonna end
D7 C7 G7
Honey, let me introduce you to my redneck friend
D7 C7 G7
Honey, let me introduce you to my redneck friend
D7 C7
Honey, let me introduce you
Outro.:
G7 x repeat times to fade
Written by Jackson Browne
Recorded by Dave Alvin
Album: West Of The West
Capo on 4
[Intro]
G x 4 bars
G7 Em7
Well, my pretty little one, how has it all begun?
G7 Em7
They're teaching you how to walk, but baby, you're already on the run
C7 G7
Little one, what you gonna do?
C7 D7
Little one, honey, it's all up to you
G7 Em7
Now your daddy's in the den shootin' up the evening news
G7 Em7
Mama's with a friend, lately she's been so confused
C7 G7
Little one, come on and take my hand
C7 D7
Well, I may not have the answer but I be- lieve I got a plan
[Chorus]
C7 G7
Honey, you shake, I'll rattle, we'll roll on down the line
D7 G7
See if we can't get in touch with a very close friend of mine
C7 G7
But let me clue you in, it ain't like him to argue or pretend
D7 C7
Honey, let me introduce you to my redneck friend
[Inst]
G7 G7 G7 G7
G7 Em7
Well, they've got a little list of all those things of which they don't approve
G7 Em7
Well, they've got to keep their eyes on you 'cause you might make your move
C7 G7
Yeah little one, I really wish you would
C7 D7 G7
Little one, I think the damage would do you good
[Chorus]
C7 G7
Well honey, you shake, I'll rattle, we'll roll on down the line
D7 G7
We're gonna forget all about the battle, it's gonna feel so fine
C7 G7
'Cause he's the missing link, the kitchen sink, e- leven on a scale of ten
D7 C7
Well honey, let me introduce you to my redneck friend
[Inst]
G7 G7 G7 G7 G7 G7 Em7 Em7
G7 G7 Em7 Em7 C7 C7 G7 G7
C7 C7 D7 D7
[Chorus]
C7 G7
Well honey, you shake, I'll rattle, we'll roll on down the line
D7 G7
I'm gonna try to swing you up into my saddle, then we'll run but you'll feel like you're flyin'
C7 G7
Well, don't stand there, just look at that, this dream ain't gonna end
D7 C7 G7
Honey, let me introduce you to my redneck friend
D7 C7 G7
Honey, let me introduce you to my redneck friend
D7 C7
Honey, let me introduce you
Outro.:
G7 x repeat times to fade
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