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This is the only way I know how to play Mr Bojangles on guitar so I hope this will
help you budding guitarists out.
[Intro] C Em Am C F G (Descending base line)
Verse 1
I knew a man Bojangles and he danced for you in worn out shoes
with silver hair and ragged shirt and baggy pants the old soft shoe
he jumped so high jumped so high then he lightly touched down
Mr Bojangles Mr Bojangles Mr Bojangles Danced
Verse 2
I met him in a cell down in New Orleans I was down and out
he looked to be the eyes of age as he spoke right out
he talked of life he talked of life he laughed and his leg a step
Mr Bojanges Mr Bojangles Mr Bojangles Danced
Verse 3
He said his name Bojangles then he danced a lick across the cell
he grabbed his pants for a better stance oh he jumped so high
he clicked his heels
he let go a laugh let go a laugh
shook back his clothes all around
Verse 4
He danced for those at minstal shows and county fairs
across the south
He spoke of tears of fifteen years how his dog and he
travelled about
his dog up and died he up and died
after twenty years he still greaves
Mr Bojangles Mr Bojangles Mr Bojangles Danced
Verse 5
He said I danced now at every chance in honky tonks
for drinks and tips
But most of the time I spend behind these county bars
he drinks a bit
He shook his head he shook his head I heard someone ask please
Mr Bojangles Mr Bogangles Mr Bojangles Danced
ENJOY!!!!
Bill Whiskey Walker
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