WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Tom T. Hall - Ole Lonesome George The Basset Chords | Ver. 1
[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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Ole Lonesome George the basset lived in Brentwood, Tennessee
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And even though he had his faults, he was a sight to see
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He taught the show dog puppies to always try and please
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To hold their heads and tails up and not wet the judge's knees
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[Verse 2]
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Ole George was not a champion but his owners loved him so
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They'd drive the car to dog shows, Ole George would get to go
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But when he'd get out in the ring, he never could win first
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Several judges shook their heads and said he was the worst
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Then one day, the kennel keeper got an urgent call
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From the local TV to Mr. Tom T. Hall
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They said, "Johnny Cash is putting on a show tonight
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He says he needs a basset. You've got one, ain't that right?"
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[Verse 4]
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Lonesome George went to the show and he did everything
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He barked and growled and jumped around and made the rappers ring
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He'd left the people cheering for another curtain call
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And so Ole Lonesome George became the show dog after all
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