Biography:
Hoyt Wayne Axton (b. 1938 - d. 1999 ) , was a popular American folk/country/ pop singer born in Duncan Oklahoma and who died at age 61 in Bitteroot Montana. He achieved platinum success as a solo act & songwriter in the music biz, but also eventually turned movie and tv actor. His best known roles were as the protagonist's father in the 80's children's films "Gremlins" and "The Black Stallion". His behind the scenes accomplishments included penning
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Hoyt Axton – Greenback Dollar [FULL]
CAPO 1st Fret
Note: Emphasise the bass in the song; play with a ‘deep’ tone.
Also the Em… …Em bits – release fingers periodically and play open strings(+palm muted)
for a single strum, listen carefully and you’ll hear it.
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Intro: Em G Em G Em
Em G C G
Some people say I'm a no count, others say I'm no good
C G
But I'm just a natural born travelin' man
D Em
Doin' what I think I should, oh yeah
D Em
Doin' what I think I should.
Chorus:
G C G C
And I don't give a damn about a greenback dollar
G C G C G C G C
Spend it fast as I can...... for a wailin song and a good guitar
D Em
The only thing that I understand, oh yeah
D Em
The only thing that I understand, oh yeah.
Em G C G
When I was a little baby, my mama she said Son.
C G
Travel where you will and grow to be a man
D Em
And sing what must be sung, poor boy
D Em
Sing what must be sung."
Chorus:
G C G C
And I don't give a damn about a greenback dollar
G C G C G C G C
Spend it fast as I can.... for a wailin song and a good guitar
D Em
The only thing that I understand, poor boy
D Em
The only thing that I understand.
Em G C G
Now that I'm a grown man, I've travelled here and there
C G
And I've learned that a bottle of brandy and a song
D Em
Are the only ones who care, oh Lord
D Em
The only ones who care.
Chorus:
G C G C
And I don't give a damn about a greenback dollar
G C G C G C G C
Spend it fast as I can...... for a wailin song and a good guitar
D Em
The only thing that I understand, oh yeah
D Em
The only thing that I understand, oh yeah.
Em G C G
Some people say I'm a no count, others say I'm no good
C G
But I'm just a natural born travelin' man
D Em
Doin' what I think I should, oh yeah
D Em
Doin' what I think I should.
Chorus:
G C G C
And I don't give a damn about a greenback dollar
G C G C G C G C
Spend it fast as I can...... for a wailin song and a good guitar
D Em
The only thing that I understand, oh yeah
D Em
The only thing that I understand
D Em
That's all that I understand, poor boy
D Em
That's all that I understand...
CAPO 1st Fret
Note: Emphasise the bass in the song; play with a ‘deep’ tone.
Also the Em… …Em bits – release fingers periodically and play open strings(+palm muted)
for a single strum, listen carefully and you’ll hear it.
Long time lurker, thought it was time to contribute. Confident this is 100% Enjoy!!
http://www.befreetoday.com.au
Intro: Em G Em G Em
Em G C G
Some people say I'm a no count, others say I'm no good
C G
But I'm just a natural born travelin' man
D Em
Doin' what I think I should, oh yeah
D Em
Doin' what I think I should.
Chorus:
G C G C
And I don't give a damn about a greenback dollar
G C G C G C G C
Spend it fast as I can...... for a wailin song and a good guitar
D Em
The only thing that I understand, oh yeah
D Em
The only thing that I understand, oh yeah.
Em G C G
When I was a little baby, my mama she said Son.
C G
Travel where you will and grow to be a man
D Em
And sing what must be sung, poor boy
D Em
Sing what must be sung."
Chorus:
G C G C
And I don't give a damn about a greenback dollar
G C G C G C G C
Spend it fast as I can.... for a wailin song and a good guitar
D Em
The only thing that I understand, poor boy
D Em
The only thing that I understand.
Em G C G
Now that I'm a grown man, I've travelled here and there
C G
And I've learned that a bottle of brandy and a song
D Em
Are the only ones who care, oh Lord
D Em
The only ones who care.
Chorus:
G C G C
And I don't give a damn about a greenback dollar
G C G C G C G C
Spend it fast as I can...... for a wailin song and a good guitar
D Em
The only thing that I understand, oh yeah
D Em
The only thing that I understand, oh yeah.
Em G C G
Some people say I'm a no count, others say I'm no good
C G
But I'm just a natural born travelin' man
D Em
Doin' what I think I should, oh yeah
D Em
Doin' what I think I should.
Chorus:
G C G C
And I don't give a damn about a greenback dollar
G C G C G C G C
Spend it fast as I can...... for a wailin song and a good guitar
D Em
The only thing that I understand, oh yeah
D Em
The only thing that I understand
D Em
That's all that I understand, poor boy
D Em
That's all that I understand...
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