The Last Dance & The Kentucky Racehorse
(Paul Kennerley)
White Mansions, 1978
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Chords, Guitar Tablature & Lyrics
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I'm going to show you the chords and a guitar tip - you can take it from there. Be sure to visit my tab page in order to understand how I write tablature on the web.
Click here if you want only the lyrics.
A D A D
A E D A
A E D A
(ORCHESTRAL INTRO)
A D A D
(PIANO)
A D
the ladies they glide, through the ballrooms they ride
A D
with the young men hard at their heels
A D
they know how to tease, they know how to please
A D
but you're the only one who knows how love feels
A E
would you dance with a friend, for until this war ends
D A
there's no more time
A E
would you take this next waltz, would you hold me so close
D A
just one more time
A D
as the orchestra plays, I watch you amazed
A D
at the grace of your step and your poise
A D
it grieves me inside to know I'll soon ride
A D
and leave you lost in the laughter and noise
A E
would you dance with a friend, for until this war ends
D A
there's no more time
A E
would you take this next waltz, would you hold me so close
D A
just one more time
A (finger pickin')
A D
your regiment is leaving Georgia
A D
you must join them right away
A D
your orders are to ride to Centerville
E
and engage without delay
A D
but before you turn your back on me
A D
before you finally go
A D
there are some things that I must give to you
E
some things that you should know
D
I'll send a Kentucky racehorse
A
with a rider and a prayer
A
to speed my words of love to you
E A
so you'll know that I still care
E
I'd pay a king's ransom
B E
and I'd live on cornbread too
E
just to keep your precious smile alive
B E
and to live my life with you
A D
for the time you'll be away from me
A D
all the days that lie ahead
A D
dear heart, please keep the memories
E
we share like we share my bed
A D
although I won't have your helping hand
A D
or keep your sweet company
A D
darling when you're fighting this war
E
please think a little bit about me
D
I'll send a Kentucky racehorse
A
with a rider and a prayer
A
to speed my words of love to you
E A
so you'll know that I still care
A
(PIANO)
A D
your carriage awaits with its horses at the gates
A D
to take you home to your mansion so grand
A D
where in comfort you'll stay, safe from the fray
A D
till I return to ask for your hand
A E
would you dance with a friend, for until this war ends
D A
there's no more time
A E
would you take this next waltz, would you hold me so close
D A
just one more time
A E
would you dance with a friend, for until this war ends
D A
there's no more time
A E
would you take this next waltz, would you hold me so close
D A
just one more time
A D A D
A D A D
A E D...
(ORCHESTRAL ENDING)
TIP:
When you see the "A (finger pickin') " chords of A and D (when
Jessi sings), play the open strings
as shown below before you finger-pick the chord to sound like the
guitar in the recording:
A D
1-|| --------0-----0-2---
2-|| ------0-2-------3---
3-|| --------2-------2---
4-|| --------2-----0-0---
5-|| ------0-0-----------
6-|| --------------------
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I hope you enjoyed playing this piece.
Remember, that by learning this song, you are helping to preserve
the
music of Paul Kennerley and the White Mansions album!
Thanks for stopping by - steve
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Lyrics & Music: Paul Kennerley
Copyright 1978 Randor Music (London)
Ltd.
Controlled in the U.S. & Canada by Irving Music, Inc.
(BMI)
chords & music interpreted by Steven
Hull
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Created 29 January 2003
Updated 29 January 2003
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