Southern Man

Words & Music:

Neil Young

 

Guitar World has a full transcription of this song, including solos & bass.

 

Dm     Bb   Gm [2x]

 

CHORUS:

Dm               FM7/C

Southern man better keep your head;

Bb(#11)               G7

Don't forget what your Good Book said.

Southern change gonna come at last;

Now, your crosses are burning fast.

Dm           Bb   Gm

Southern man...

 

Dm              Bb     Gm

I saw cotton and I saw black.

Tall white mansions and little shacks.

Southern man, when will you pay them back?

A

I heard screamin' and bullwhips cracking.

A

How long? How long?  Ah...!

 

INSTRUMENTAL OVER:  Dm    Bb  Gm

 

CHORUS:

 

Lily Belle, your hair is golden brown.

I've seen your black man comin' round.

Swear, by God, I'm gonna cut him down.

I heard screamin' and bullwhips cracking.

How long? How long?  Ah...!

 

INSTRUMENTAL & OUTRO OVER:  Dm   Bb  Gm

 




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