[Intro]
F Gm Am Bb Am Gm F
[Harmonica]
[Verse]
F Am Bb F
So long Mary Ann, I've done the best I can.
Dm Am Bb C
These nights have left me dizzy, with my head held in my hands.
F Am Bb F
I never meant to do you wrong, I hope you understand.
Dm C F
So, so long Mary Ann.
F Am Bb F
Goodbye my Sarah dear, I must be gone from here.
Dm Am Bb C
I used up all my connections, and my name cannot be cleared.
F Am Bb F
There ain't no heaven for boys like me. Don't waste another tear.
Gm Bb C
So, goodbye my Sarah dear.
[Chorus]
Dm Bb F C
And, like a bandit on the loose. Bound to hang from a noose.
F Bb Dm C
Like a gamblin' man, who just lost it all again.
Bb Bbm F C
So it's time to go, and I know I can't stay.
Bb Am Gm F
'Cause I'm always on the way.
[Harmonica]
[Verse]
F Am Bb F
Farewell sweet Annabelle, you always were too kind.
Dm Am Bb C
Eventually I'd do you wrong, for no good reason why.
F Am Bb F
And I wish that you find someone true to help you through these times.
Dm C F
So, farewell sweet Annabelle, goodbye.
F Am Bb F
Take care of yourself Claire, you'll find another man.
Dm Am Bb C
There's better things ahead, don't settle down just 'cause you can.
F Am Bb F
And if pretty things, and wedding rings are all that you demand.
Gm Bb C
Well then, take care Claire, I'm not your man.
I'm not your man.
[Solo]
F Am Bb F
Dm Am Bb C
F Am Bb F
Dm C F
[Bridge]
Bb F
I'll see you around. I'm nowhere bound.
Bbm F
I'm going where you cannot follow me.
Bb F
From town to town, I'm nowhere bound.
Gm Bb C
And everywhere is where I'll always be.
[Chorus]
Dm Bb F C
And, like a bandit on the loose. Bound to hang from a noose.
F Bb Dm C
Like a gamblin' man, who just lost it all again.
Bb Bbm F C
So it's time to go, and I know I can't stay.
Bb Am Gm F
'Cause I'm always on the way.
[Outro]
F Am Bb F
Goodbye Texas. Hello Memphis, Tennessee.
Dm Am Bb C
I left it all behind again. Don't know how long I'll be.
F Am Bb F
But everywhere I go, my troubles seem to follow me.
Dm C F
Texas down to Memphis, Tennessee.