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Key: D major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Way down in the country,

back in the

Arkansas woods,

There's a man that's working for
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Jesus, try_ ing to do some good.
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He don't have no fancy building,

just a big old ragged tent

And the people come to see him,
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believe he was heaven sent
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On_ wards preacher man,
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doing the best he can
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Backwoods preacher man,
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tryin' to give the
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Lord a hand

When you hear him talk about

Jesus

You know they're the best of friends

Just one look and you can tell
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He would give the devil hell
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And help you wash away your sins
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Backwoods preacher man
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Doin' the best he can_
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Back_ woods preacher man
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Try_ in' to give the
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Lord a hand

Then he'd tell everybody

Trembled down to his shoes

You could hear the

backwood preacher
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Singing the gospel blues
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Back_ woods preacher, babe
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Doing the best he can
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Back_ woods preacher, babe
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Tryin' to give the
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Lord a hand

Way down in the country

Back in the

Arkansas woods

There's a man that's a -workin' for

Jesus
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Try_ in' to do some good

He don't have no fancy building

Just a big old raggedy tin

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believe he was heaven sent
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Backwoods preacher man,
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doin' the best he can
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Backwoods preacher man,
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try_ in' to give the
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Lord a hand
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Backwoods preacher man,
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doin' the best he can
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Backwoods preacher man,
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try_ in' to give the
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Lord a hand
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What is the original key of Backwoods Preacher Man?

The original key of Backwoods Preacher Man by Link Wray is D major.

What are the main chords for Backwoods Preacher Man?

The primary chords used in Backwoods Preacher Man are D, Em, A.

Do I need a capo to play Backwoods Preacher Man?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Backwoods Preacher Man beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Backwoods Preacher Man?

The tempo of Backwoods Preacher Man is approximately 130 beats per minute.

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