Biography:
Rev. Gary Davis (aka Blind Gary Davis & Reverend Gary Davis & Reverend Blind Gary Davis) - 30 Apr 1896 to 5 May 1972, was an African American blues & gospel singer, as well as a renowned guitarist. His unique finger-picking style was influential on many subsequent artists and his students in New York City included Jorma Kaukonen (of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna), Stefan Grossman, Roy Book Binder, Woody Mann, and Ernie Hawkins. His musical influence, extends from the Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan to Keb Mo, Olabelle and Resurrection Band.
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Song: I'm Throwing Up My Hands
Band: Rev. Gary Davis
Tuning: Standard
A
If I could holler Just like a mountain jack.
D7 A
If I could holler Just like a mountain jack.
E7 D E7 A
I'd go up on the mountain, holler my baby back.
A
There is one thing, sure do worry me.
D7 A
There is one thing, sure do worry me.
E7 D E7 A
My good gal packed her suitcase, walked off and left poor me.
A
Lord, Lord, see what a fix she left me in.
D7 A
Lord, Lord, see what a fix she left me in.
E7 D E7 A
I ain't got no home, and ain't got no friends.
A
I'm going away to wear you off my mind.
D7 A
I'm going away to wear you off my mind.
E7 D E7 A
Said I won't be here wringing my hands and crying.
Band: Rev. Gary Davis
Tuning: Standard
A
If I could holler Just like a mountain jack.
D7 A
If I could holler Just like a mountain jack.
E7 D E7 A
I'd go up on the mountain, holler my baby back.
A
There is one thing, sure do worry me.
D7 A
There is one thing, sure do worry me.
E7 D E7 A
My good gal packed her suitcase, walked off and left poor me.
A
Lord, Lord, see what a fix she left me in.
D7 A
Lord, Lord, see what a fix she left me in.
E7 D E7 A
I ain't got no home, and ain't got no friends.
A
I'm going away to wear you off my mind.
D7 A
I'm going away to wear you off my mind.
E7 D E7 A
Said I won't be here wringing my hands and crying.
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