***Tune Guitar 1/2 Step Down To Match Recording*** 
 
Intro: A  Bb?7  Bm  E 

         A
Blame it all on my roots 
  Bb?7
I showed up in boots 
    Bm
And ruined your black tie affair 
    E
The last one to know, the last one to show 
          A
I was the last one you thought you'd see there 

And I saw the surprise 
        Bb?7
And the fear in his eyes 
     Bm
When I took his glass of champagne 
E
I toasted you said honey we may be through 

But you'll never hear me complain 
       A 
'Cause I got friends in low places 

Where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases 
   Bm
My blues away 
         E
And I'll be okay 
A
I'm not big on social graces 

I think I'll step on out to the oasis 
       Bm               E        A
'Cause I've got friends in low places 
 
Guitar Solo: 
       A
Well I guess I was wrong 
  Bb?7
I just don't belong 
    Bm
But hey, I've been there before 
     E
Everything's all right, I'll just say goodnight 
       A
& I'll show myself to the door 
                     Bb?7
Hey I didn't mean to cause a big scene 
     Bm
Just give me an hour and then 
E
I'll be as high as that ivory tower 

That you're livin' in 
       A 
'Cause I got friends in low places 

Where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases 
   Bm
My blues away 
         E
And I'll be okay 
A
I'm not big on social graces 
                                N.C.
I think I'll step on out to the oasis 
       Bm               E        A
'Cause I've got friends in low places 
     Bm               E        A
Hey, I've got friends in low places 
 
Repeat Intro