Harlan County chords by Loudon Wainwright III

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I can't get a drink
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in Harlan County.
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I can't get a drink an
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d I don't know why.
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Why I ever came to
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Harlan  County.
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Harlan County's damn near dry.
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Yeah, you can get a drink in
Harlan County.
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Go to the city of Cumberland.
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Go to  the package store
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on Main Street,
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a 20 bill in your right hand
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But I can't get a drink in Harlan County,
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and I can't get a drink and
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I don't know why
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Why I ever came to Harlan County,
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Harlan County's damn near dry
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Climb to the top of Old Black Mountain,
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that's the highest peak in Kentucky
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And if you're tired, drunk, or crazy,
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drive on up in an ATV
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I saw a bear up on Black Mountain,
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carrying a six -pack in his claw
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I shot that bear and I took his six -pack,
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and yes, I guess I broke the law
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Cause I can't get a drink in Harlan County,
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I can't get a drink
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and I don't know why
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Why ever came to Harlan County?
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Har lan County's damn near dry
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Yeah, they play a little golf
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in Harlan County
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Huntin', campin',  fishin' too
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Still got coal mines down in Harlan
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I'd stay out of them if I was you
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And they cook a little meth in
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Harlan County
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Chemistry in your kitchen sank
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Unless you're over in Cumberland City,
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a thirsty man can't get a drink.
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No, I can't get a drink in Har
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lan County.
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I can't get a drink an
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d I don't know why.
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Why I ever came to Harlan County.
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Harlan County's damn near dry.