Standard (EADGBE)

Intro

 Well, I had me a pigeon

 By the name of Fred

 But I done shot him

 In the head.

 Had me a railroad

 Down on the ridge

 But I done blowed up

 The bridge.

 Had me a dog

 He was my best friend

 But to him

 I done put an end.

 Had me a farm

 Sittin' pretty on the hill

 But if you look

 You'll see it ain't there still.

I don't know why I done it

Honest, it ain't like me

But I ain't sad now I done it

'Cause a baby boy has got to be free...