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Cigar Box Guitar Song

Posted by Uncle John on August 26, 2011 at 2:25pm

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Remake of an Uncle John OriginalCigar Box Guitar SongThey had (I) music inside them; it wouldn’t go away.(IV) Didn’t have no guitar; didn’t know how to (I) playSo they (V) had to… (IV) Had to find a (I) way.They (I) didn’t have much money; they didn’t get much pay.But (IV) they had the tunes inside them that would not go away.So they (V) had to… (IV) Had to find a (I) way.They got (I) old cigar boxes. They found an old board.(IV) Found some wire and bolts; and thanks to you (I) Lord,They (V) built it … and (IV) found a way to (I) play.It’s a (I) whole new century; a whole new time.I (IV) made this guitar and it turned out (I) fine.I (V) made it….. and (IV) found a way to (I) play.(I) I’m not Eric Clapton, I’m not Keni Lee.But I (IV) play this guitar ; for others and for me.I (V) made it….. and (IV) found a way to (I) play.

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Jon Grinder September 4, 2011 at 12:59pm

Bravo! Nice little musical/personal history lesson...
Uncle John August 31, 2011 at 7:45pm

Thanks Shane and Mule!
kickingmule August 30, 2011 at 8:57pm

Nice Work Man !

Keep The Blues Alive !

PEACE Bro !
Uncle John August 28, 2011 at 9:55am

Thanks Kevin and Lonman.

Badfinger, you earned it, bought and paid for it.
Bad Finger (Eric) August 27, 2011 at 9:45pm

Thanks for the new nickname. :)
Lonman August 27, 2011 at 11:09am

Good stuff John, and I want to thank you as well for sharing your info on these geetars with rooks like me. ~L
Uncle John August 27, 2011 at 7:56am

ED (Bad Finger), Wes, JP, Roadkill John, Owl, Terry, Steve and Chris. Thanks guys. I don't need to go to York Fest, I can stay home and install a storm door.
Chris Tinker August 27, 2011 at 3:52am

Excellent! Your voice is spot on on this one! Just perfectly old-timey!
Slowpaw Steve T August 27, 2011 at 2:20am

Nice one John, couldn't go either! (-;
T C Blues August 26, 2011 at 7:40pm

That's a good song, John.

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