G
Well Frankie and Albert were sweethearts
And lordy how they could love
C
They vowed to love one another
Baby beneath those stars above
D C
It was her man
G D
But he was doing her wrong
*VERSE 1*
G
Well Frankie went down to the barroom
To fetch herself a bucket of beer
C
The bartender said Miss Frankie you know
Your lovin' man been here
D C
It was your man
G D
But he was doing you wrong
*VERSE 2*
G
The bartender said Miss Frankie
Well girl I can't tell you no lies
C
Your husband left about an hour ago
With that Hussy named Nelly Bly
D C
It was your man
G D
But he was doing you wrong
*VERSE 3*
G
Well Frankie she cried, she cried, she cried
She said now lordy what have I done
C
I done give enough love to my man
He done took my love and run
D C
It was my man
G D
But he was doing me wrong
*VERSE 4*
G
Well Albert saw Frankie comin'
He said lordy don't you shoot
C
But out from under that red kimono
The gun went rooty-toot-toot
D C
She shot that man
G D
Because he was doing her wrong
*VERSE 5*
G
Boo-hoo boo-hoo boo-hoo
She said baby what have I done
C
I done shot the only man I loved
With a Colt 44 gun
D C
I shot my man
G D
Because he was doing me wrong
*VERSE 6*
G
And the sheriff come quickly, quickly, quickly
He done clipped her at the trail
C
He said now look here woman you done shot your man
Stick you in the county jail
D C
Talkin' about your man
G D
But he was doing you wrong
