Capo on 2 
 
 
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Well Loretta she's my barroom girl 
G5                        D5 
Wears them sevens on her sleeves 
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Dances like a diamond shines 
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Tells me lies I love to b'lieve 
 

A5 
Her age is always twenty two 
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Her laughin' eyes a hazel hue 
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Spends my money like water falls 
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Loves me like I want her to 
 
Well Loretta won't you say to me 
Darlin' put your guitar on 
Have a little shot of booze 
Play a blue and wailin' song 
 
My guitar rings a melody 
My guitar sings Loretta's fine 
Long and lazy, blond and free 
I can have her any time 
 
Sweetest at the break a day 
Prettiest in the setting sun 
She don't cry when I can't stay 
Least not 'til she's all alone 
 
Loretta I won't be gone long 
Keep your dancin' slippers on 
Keep me on your mind a while 
I'll be back babe, to make you smile