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You Better Sit Down Kids

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Glen Travis Campbell (April 22, 1936 – August 8, 2017) was an American rock and country music singer, musician, songwriter, television host and actor. He is best known for a series of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, and for hosting a music and comedy variety show called The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS television from January 1969 through June 1972.

During his 50 years in show business, Campbell released more than 70 albums. He sold 45 million records and accumulated 12 RIAA Gold albums, four Platinum albums and one Double-platinum album.

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Glen Travis Campbell
Wichita Lineman Album
written by Sony Bono

Intro G G6 Gmaj7 G6 G G6 Gmaj7

Verse 1

G6 G G6 Gmaj7 G6 Am Am7 Am
You better sit down kids, I'll tell you why, kids
Am7 D G
You might not understand, kids, But give it a try, kids
Cm7 G# Bbm
Now how should I put this, I've got something to say
D# G#
Your mama is staying, But I'm goin' away
E A Bm
No, we're not mad, kids, And it's hard to say why
Bm7 E E7 A
Your mother and I, kids, Don't see eye to eye

Chorus 1

F#
Say your prayers before you go to bed
E
Make sure you get yourself to school on time
F#
I know you'll do the things your mother asks
E
She's gonna need you most to stay in line
F#
Keep in mind your mama's gonna need
E
Your help a whole lot more than she ever did before
F#
No more fightin' over little things 'cause
E
I won't be here to stop them anymore

Verse 2

(no chord).......Bb Cm
I know you don't want this, But neither do we
F F7 Bb F#7
But sometimes things happen, That we can't foresee
B C#m
So try to be calm, kids, And don't look so sad
C#m7 F# B
Just cause I am leavin', I'll still be your dad
G7 C Dm
But just remember I love you, And though I'm not here
G G7 C
Just call if you need me, I'll always be near

Chorus 2

F#
Say your prayers before you go to bed
E
Make sure you get yourself to school on time
F#
I know you'll do the things your mother asks
E
She's gonna need you most to stay in line
F#
Keep in mind your mother's gonna need
E
Your help a whole lot more than she ever did before
F#
No more fightin' over little things 'cause
E C#
I won't be here to stop them anymore

Outro

C# Bbm C# D#m
Well, I have to go now, So kiss me goodbye
D#m7 G# G#7 C# C#
My eyes are just red, kids, I'm too big to cry

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God Bless Glen Travis Campbell