YOUNG CHRIS - White Lightning Hit The Family Tree guitar tab

CAPO I

INTRO: G

G

It was the thirty-first gatherin' of the Thompsons, Jones and Smiths

D

THere were tables full of chicken, taters, collard greens and grits

G

Well it all took place at Hatie Lake State Park

C

Volleyball, fishin, badminton, yard darts

A7 D

Aunt Irene said she'd never seens a turnout like this

G

It started with handshakes and Lordy how the babies have grown

D

As the sun got hotter, the day got to draggin' along

G

I saw Uncle Gene coming back from his car

C

With something clear as water in a mason jar

G D G

The lemonade got hearty and Lord the party was on

CHORUS:

C F

That ol' boom box got louder and louder

G

Actin' civilized didn't seem to matter

C D

Everybody got to showin' their hiney includin' me

G

Lord I'd never known Granny to take her a sip

C

But the words were slurring comin' offa her lips

G D G

And it dawned on me, white lightnin' hit the family tree

G

Cousin Johnny was a Gator, Jimmy was a UT fan

D

And that football talk was quickly gettin' out of hand

G

Granny told Uncle Dave that she hated his guts

C

Got right up in his face and said your whole fam damily's nuts

G D G

Chicken legs got to flyin' and the whoop started hittin' the fan

CHORUS

BRIDGE:

F C

That ol' park ranger jumped out of his car

G/

Said listen here folks, it's gone a little too far

F C

Tear it all down, pack it all up

D7

Call it quits while there's still a little love

SOLO

G

Yeah I'd never known Granny to take her a sip

C

But the words were slurrin' right offa her lips

G D G

And it dawned on me white lightnin' hit the family tree

G D G

Yeah it dawned on me white lightnin' hit the family tree

G

Oh, but they had a good time man

G

Take it on ya'll

OUTRO: G

CHORDS without capo:

G = G#

C = C#

D = D#

F = F#

A7 = A#7