It's A Long Rocky Road
written and recorded by Johnny Horton (circa 1948)
A 'popping' Rock-A-Billy type hit by Johnny Horton.
Note, this song has a 'fast' beat, listen to the youtube
video to help get the tempo.
Key of C, No capo needed to play with the youtube video.
C
It's a long rocky road that has no turning
G7
When the one you love proves untrue
C F
You just sit home alone by your telephone
C G C
Crying your heart out for someone who's untrue
It's a long rocky road that has no turning
G7
Teardrops on my pillow tell me so
C F
There's no use in me saying I haven't been praying
C G C
For something I treasure and know I cannot hold
F C
Be faithful little darling that's what I use to say
F D7 G7
But you paid no attention you just went on your way
C
Oh it's a long rocky road that has no turning
G7
This yearning dear I hold for you
C F
There's no use of me sighing no use of me crying
C G C
I'll travel alone for I'm lost without you
Instrumental, basically a full verse played.
It's a long rocky road that has no turning
G7
Teardrops on my pillow tell me so
C F
There's no use in me saying I haven't been praying
C G C
For something I treasure and know I cannot hold
F C
Be faithful little darling that's what I use to say
F D7 G7
But you paid no attention you just went on your way
C
Oh it's a long rocky road that has no turning
G7
This yearning dear I hold for you
C F
There's no use of me sighing no use of me crying
C G C
I'll travel alone for I'm lost without you
End
Hear this snappy 'Rock-A-Billy' tune on youtube;
http://youtu.be/JjE7xxvVpCA