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Alligator Alley chords by
Jim Lauderdale
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Key: G major•
Verse 1
G
G

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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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Car broke down

in Alligator Alley
Bm
Bm
2

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Tryin' to run away from Broward County
Em
Em

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Smokin' the sky, there's no returnin'
D
D

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30 ,000 acres of Everglade burnin'

Southern Florida dries tender
D
D

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Lightnin' turn the swamp
Em
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to cinder

Standin' by the roadside

bummin' the air
D
D

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Brushin' the ashes out of my head
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Bm
2

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Am
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Alligator alley, alligator alley
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G

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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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No time to sit and dally
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Everglades burnin', everglades burn
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G

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Bm
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2

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Em
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Once it's gone, there's no return

Get picked up by a girl named Alice
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Bm
2

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Says she's drivin' clear to Dallas

With one last nod at the blazin' trees
D
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I say, drop me off at Nashville, please

She says, what about your automobile?
Bm
Bm
2

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I say, leave it for someone to steal
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It don't really run so hot
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The rods are gone and the brakes are shut
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Alligator Alley, Al ligator Alley
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No time to sit and dally
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Everglades burnin',
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Everglades burnin'
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Bm
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Once it's gone, there's no return
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Bm
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She said, you look like Elvis Presley
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I said, I know, it tends to stress me

Gives rise to undue expectations
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Another such -like aggravation

Farewell alligators, snakes and spiders
D
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Florida panthers and big black bears
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Girls named Alice, Lorna and Sally
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Goodbye Florida and Al ligator Alley
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Alligator Alley, Al ligator Alley
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G

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Bm
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No time to sit and dally
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Everglades burnin', Everglades burn
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Once it's gone, there's no return
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Alligator alley, alligator alley
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No time to sit and dally
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Everglades burnin', Everglades burn
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Once it's gone, there's no return
G
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Bm
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Once it's gone, there's no return
Em
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There's no return
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Bm

    2

  • Em

  • D

  • Am

  • C

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Alligator Alley by Jim Lauderdale is G major.

The primary chords used in Alligator Alley are G, Bm, Em, D, Am, C.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, Bm, Em, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Alligator Alley is approximately 82 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Alligator Alley using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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