#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------# #This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the # #song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. # #------------------------------------------------------------------------------## From: mklem@vax2.winona.msus.edu Subject: TAB: The Sky is Crying -- Clapton Version Here's another blues cover. It's an old Elmore James song called "The Sky is Crying", it's been covered by the likes of Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Albert King. This version is done by Eric Clapton and is from the album THERE'S ONE IN EVERY CROWD. 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* I got the key to the * * Michael Klem * highway, billed out and * * Winona State University * bound to go. I'm gonna * * Major: Chemistry * leave you running; walkin' * * Address: Mklem@vax2.winona.msus.edu * is much too slow. * * * --- Big Bill Broonzy * *************************************************************************** * Heave-Ho Two in a Row! 1994 Stanley Cup Champions--New York Rangers * ***************************************************************************