One Way Out

Words & Music:

Sonny Boy Williamson, Elmore James & Marshall Sehorn

Arr:  The Allman Brothers Band

 

There is a monster transcription of this - guitar jam and all - of The Allman Brothers Band "Love At Fillmore East" recording of this tune in the August 2006 issue of Guitar One.

 

A7

Ain't but one way out, baby.  Lord, I just can't go out the door.

D7                                                          A7

Ain't but one way out, baby.  Lord, I just can't go out the door.

                 E7              D7                         A7

'Cause there's a man down there, might be your man, I don't know.

 

A7

Lord, you got me trapped, woman, up on the second floor.

A7

If I get by this time, I won't be trapped no more.

D7                                                  A7

So, raise our window, baby, I can ease out soft and slow.

                E7

And, Lord, your neighbors, no they won't be

D7                                   A7

Talking 'bout stuff that they don't know

 

A7

Lord, I'm foolish to be here in the first place.

A7

I know some man gonna walk in and take my place.

D7                                                 A7

Ain't no way in the world I'm going out that front door.

                 E7              D7                            A7

'Cause there's a man down there, might be your man I don't know. [3x]

 




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