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Bobbitt chords by
Tom Paxton
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Key: B minor•
Verse 1
Am
Am

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Here's a song about two of Virginia's most famous,


internationally famous lovers.

Oh my wife's name is Lorena

and you really should have

seen her.

She's beautiful is
E
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what I always said.

My name is John Wayne Bobbin.

I work hard at my job.
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It was my right to have a little fun in bed.
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Well, she was n't in the mood then,

and I must have gotten rude then,
A
A

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Dm
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and I guess I got a little out of line.

I was finished, I was sleeping,
A
A

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when Lorena came a -creeping,
E
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and she took something important
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that was mine.
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E

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Yes, my angry little wifey

took her little kitchen knifey,
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A

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she did a little homemade surgery.
E
E

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She took the knife I bought her,

she made me a little shorter
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And she took off with the very best of me
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She jumped into her Toyota,

she took off with my Promoter
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A

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And she knew how much I

missed her
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when she'd gone

Then Lorena told a copy
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A

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where she'd flung my little floppy
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E
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An d a very kindly doctor
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sewed it on
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I got back my little buddy,

it's my little understudy.
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It's going to work according to reports,

but it cowers and it cringes
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and it's tender around the hinges.
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So I guess I better keep it in my sorts.
Bb
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Thank you.
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Thank you very much.

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • E

  • A

  • Dm

  • Bb

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Bobbitt by Tom Paxton is B minor.

The primary chords used in Bobbitt are Bm, F#, B, Em, C.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bm, F#, B, Em, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Bobbitt is approximately 59 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Bobbitt. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Tom Paxton.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Bobbitt to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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