G Em G Am G F [Verse] Am G F Knoxville girl, Knoxville girl Am G F Knoxville girl, Knoxville girl Am G F I passed your ghost on the old northern ridge Am G F You was wearing them same far away forever eyes Am G F You was giving that same far away forever smile [Chorus] Am G F Oh mercy Am G F Oh mercy [Solo] G Em G x2 [Verse] Am G The tragedy is the un-given love F Goin’ arm and arm with the all above [Chorus] Am G F Oh mercy Am G F Oh mercy [Verse] Am G F Then up comes the Knoxville girl Am G F Half the way cross the old north bridge Am She takes my hand and says G F Darlin’ let’s see how far away we get [Chorus] Am G F From mercy Am G F From mercy