(This song was originally written by Paul Seibel - When I tried the other versions on the site I didn't think they sounded right, so I did my own version that I think is closer to the actual recording for phrasing and chords - although no one can actually duplicate BR's vocals - what an amazing performer - I first saw her playing acoustic blues at the Mariposa Folk Festival in 1972, held on Centre Island, Toronto. I rated this as intermediate because it really needs a controlled finger picking style and the Fm barre can be tricky to get right, but everything else about the song is easy for a novice.) VERSE 1 A B7 D E A They all said Louise was not half bad. It was written on the walls and window shades A B7 D E A And how she'd act the little girl. The deceiver, don't believe her, that's her trade. CHORUS 1 D E A D E A Sometimes a bottle of perfume, Flowers, and maybe some lace. D E Fm B7 E Men brought Louise ten-cent trinkets. Their intentions were easily traced. VERSE 2 A B7 D E A Ahhh, everybody thought it kinda sad When they found Louise in her room. A B7 D E A They'd all put her down below their kind, Still some cried when she died this afternoon. CHORUS 2 D E A D E A Louise rode home on the mail train, Somewhere to the South, I heard them say. D E Fm B7 E Too bad it ended so ugly. Too bad she had to go that way. OUTRO A B7 D E A But the wind is blowing cold tonight. Goodnight, Louise, goodnight. C-master, 25 April 2014
