intro C C7 C x2
C G C
Well, they raised that horse to be a jumper
F C
He was owned by a mid-west bible thumper
F C
His preacher was a Louisiana drummer
G C
Took all winter to get through the summer
same chords as above
The fieldhand hit the switch and stumbled
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Outside the big engine roared and rumbled
The stolen horse spooked and tumbled
She didn't speak for a week
Just kinda mumbled
intro again
Am G
ankle deep in love (x4)
solo
intro again
Am G
ankle deep in love (x4)
same chords as above
He was caught up in a lie he half believed
Found her hiding high in the family tree
Washed his hands and put her cross his knee
She said daddy "you been a mother to me"
intro again
Am G
ankle deep in love (x4)
intro to finish
