Biography:
The Long Ryders is an American alternative country and Paisley Underground band, principally active between 1983 and 1987, who have periodically regrouped for brief reunions (2004, 2009, 2016). In 2019 they released a new album and announced a series of tour dates to follow.
Initially formed in 1983, the members came from all around the U.S. Most notably, Kentucky native Sid Griffin who shared most the vocals and guitars with Virginian Stephen McCarthy.
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Four years of hard work!This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
[Verse]
A G Em A
I thought I saw a diplomat hawking secret plans in the park
A G Em A
I thought I saw my President walking in Harlem late after dark
A G Em A
In a world of love where they burn like Nero
A G Em A
You write 'em a check and you then add zeros
C D
In a world of love where they burn like Nero
F G
You write 'em a check and you then add zeros
[Chorus]
G Em A
Looking for Lewis and Clark
[Verse]
A G Em A
I was standing alone in Mubuhay Gardens(looking for Lewis and Clark)
A G Em A
I was thinking about the late Tim Hardin (looking for Lewis and Clark)
A G Em A
well when Tim gets to heaven I hope he tells Gram
A G Em A
about the Long Ryders and just who I am
C D
Yeh no one gave Tim a reason to believe
F G
so he just packed his bags to leave
[Chorus]
G Em A
Looking for Lewis and Clark
G Em A
Looking for Lewis and Clark
G Em A
He was looking for Lewis and Clark
[Harp solo]
(uses a D harmonica)
[Verse]
A G Em A
I thought I saw my government running away with my heart
A G Em A
I thought I heard Mabutu anthems in Johannesburg after dark
A G Em A
you can find them in the yellow pages, baby
A G Em A
that's where you get your kicks back from the Navy
[Chorus]
G Em A
Looking for Lewis and Clark
G Em A
Looking for Lewis and Clark
G Em A
He was looking for Lewis and Clark
Bm D A
I said a Louie Louie Lou
Bm D A
I said a Louie Louie Lou
[Guitar solo]
G Em A
Looking for Lewis and Clark (3X)
A G Em A
I thought I saw a diplomat hawking secret plans in the park
A G Em A
I thought I saw my President walking in Harlem late after dark
A G Em A
In a world of love where they burn like Nero
A G Em A
You write 'em a check and you then add zeros
C D
In a world of love where they burn like Nero
F G
You write 'em a check and you then add zeros
[Chorus]
G Em A
Looking for Lewis and Clark
[Verse]
A G Em A
I was standing alone in Mubuhay Gardens(looking for Lewis and Clark)
A G Em A
I was thinking about the late Tim Hardin (looking for Lewis and Clark)
A G Em A
well when Tim gets to heaven I hope he tells Gram
A G Em A
about the Long Ryders and just who I am
C D
Yeh no one gave Tim a reason to believe
F G
so he just packed his bags to leave
[Chorus]
G Em A
Looking for Lewis and Clark
G Em A
Looking for Lewis and Clark
G Em A
He was looking for Lewis and Clark
[Harp solo]
(uses a D harmonica)
[Verse]
A G Em A
I thought I saw my government running away with my heart
A G Em A
I thought I heard Mabutu anthems in Johannesburg after dark
A G Em A
you can find them in the yellow pages, baby
A G Em A
that's where you get your kicks back from the Navy
[Chorus]
G Em A
Looking for Lewis and Clark
G Em A
Looking for Lewis and Clark
G Em A
He was looking for Lewis and Clark
Bm D A
I said a Louie Louie Lou
Bm D A
I said a Louie Louie Lou
[Guitar solo]
G Em A
Looking for Lewis and Clark (3X)
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