Country Song

G           C          G
He made his way to the border
F      C      F         D
In the shadow under the trees
G          C           G
Down by a stream in a hollow
F         C     F       D
Turn your head feel the breeze

E                     C               G
And the red Queen was waiting for the news
E                     G
For the white King to move
E                             C               G
And the balance hung upon the head of one who tried
    F
To stay within the shadows
                               D
And keep his undercover secret tight


G            C       G
They let him in by a backway
F      C       F                D
Into a chamber reserved for the Queen
G            C            G
She took the note that he gave her
F         C      F              D
Opened it slowly and started to read

E                       C                  G
Run to the treasury and bring me back some gold
E                                 G
Give it to the pawn who came, she cried
E                                 C                G
He says the white King thinks the game of chess is wrong
F
And all the courtiers crowded her
                                       D
and this is what she told the gathered round

G          C           F
Go to the store by the dungeon
F            C         F            D
Take all the red paint take all the white
G         C        G
Make up a newborn colour
F          C         F           D
Cover your neighbor we'll be all right

E                               C                 G
There will be no game today, she cried across the board
E                    G
Everyday will be a holiday
E                             C               G
And all the pieces cheered as tidings spread abroad
F
And the Pink Queen sat
                                 D
and smiled at the cat who smiled back