Matt Powell - The Hammock Song guitar chord

The Hammock Song

By Matt Powell

Tabbed By Larry Mofle

rmofle@satx.rr.com

4/25/04

I think he tunes down to a different key because I can’t get the

EXACT sound (open strings) but these chords will allow you to play

Along with the mp3.

Capo 3

D

I met a good friend a long time ago

D/C#

I could make it to the cooler shade

D

But I ended up burying myself alive

D/C#

To prove that I could use a spade

G

I could be the next, I could be the first

D

A few people even know my name

G

I'm a big league hitter with a hell of a glove

D A

But they never put me in the game

Chorus:

G A Bm

But I-I-I'm gonna be alright

G A D

If I leave here tonight

And I told a good friend a long time ago

I was gonna make it to the Hall of Fame

But she left me for a Hollywood movie star

She liked the way he spelled his name

I could be the best, I could be the worst

But I'm gonna tell you one thing's for sure

To those who fight for a life that's a special flavor

the shelter can never know

Chorus

Bridge:

Bm G

Mmmmmmmmmm, oohhhooohhh

Bm G

I try to find a little humor everywhere I go

Bm G

Mmmmmmmmmm, hey-hey

E7 A

A little humor is the only thing that keeps me sane

Oh and I begged my poor mom a long time ago

Not to hate me for the choice I made

And a minute in the sun's no price to pay

For a second in the cooler shade

I could be the one but I'm on the run

So don't come a knockin' on my door

I'll be swingin in a hammock strung 'tween the trees

Well I did it and I told you so

Closing Chorus:

Bm G

I'm gonna be alright

Bm G

I'm gonna be alright

G A Bm

I-I-I'm gonna be alright

G A D

If I leave here tonight