#----------------------------------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. # #------------------------------------------------------------------------------# # Date: 1/17/01; 11:42:47 PM From: k5uyb@juno.com Subject: RE: BACK IN THE COUNTRY BACK IN THE COUNTRY As recorded by: Roy Acuff Written by: Edward Futch (aka Eddy Raven) [I] When was the last time You got [IIm] up before the [V] Sun And watched while the Night and Day [IV] Melted into [I] one When was the last time You [IIm] really looked at [V] Rain Dripping down the gutter Splashing [IV] on the Window-[I] pane My fondest memories are tied around these things Sunday School, bedtime rules, Grandma's squeaky Swing Sneaking out behind the Barn, my love would meet me there Tripping in the hallway over Grandpa's rocking Chair CHORUS [I] Back In The Country- Now I [IIm] know you're gonna [V] say Back In The Country- Don't you [IV] wish that you had [I] stayed Back In The Country- Where the [IIm] Roses still grow [V] wild Back In The Country- Where you [IV] walked those country [I] miles When was the last time you saw Sundown thru a Tree Sitting on the front Porch in a cool evenin' Breeze When was the last time that you heard a Bobwhite song When was the last time, I'll bet it's been too long CHORUS