Jerome John "Jerry" Garcia (August 1, 1942 – August 9, 1995) was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for his work with the band the Grateful Dead, which came to prominence during the counterculture era in the 1960s. Though he disavowed the role, Garcia was viewed by many as the leader or "spokesman" of the group.
One of its founders, Garcia performed with the Grateful Dead for their entire thirty-year career (1965–1995). Garcia also founded and participated in a variety of side projects
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#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------# #This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the # #song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. # #------------------------------------------------------------------------------## From: [email protected] (Bo Parker) Subject: CRD: Deep Elem Blues
Here's "Deep Elem Blues" as done by Jerry Garcia and his (then new, now ex) wife, Sara, on a 1963 bootleg. They do it bluegrass style. Very nice!
"Deep Elem" is Elm Street, the old red-light district in (I think?) Dallas.
CRD: Deep Elem Blues (traditional, CRD by Bo Parker, [email protected])
G Once I knew a preacher, Preached the Bible through and through, He went down to Deep Elem, Now his preachin' days are through.
Chorus:
C7 Oh sweet mama G Your daddy's got them Deep Elem blues. D7 Oh sweet mama G Your daddy's got them Deep Elem blues.
G Once I had a girlfriend. She meant the world to me. She went down to Deep Elem, Now she ain't what she used to be.
[chorus]
G When you go down to Deep Elem, Put your money in your socks. 'Cause them women in Deep Elem Will sure put you on the rocks.
[chorus]
G If you go down to Deep Elem To have a little fun, Have your ten dollars ready When the policeman comes.