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On The Banks Of The Ponchertrain chords by
George Jones
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Key: Bb major
Verse 1
D
D

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G

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I've traveled from
C
C

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Texas to Louisiana
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G

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Through valleys or
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D

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mountains and plains
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G

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Both but sore and weary
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C

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G

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I've rested a while
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C
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On the banks of the old Pontchartrain

The fairest young maiden
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C

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that I ever saw
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D

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Passed by as it started to rain
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G

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We both found a shelter
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C

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beneath the same tree
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D
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On the banks of the old Pontchartrain
C
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G

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I ventured a smile but the thought I was home
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I hastened to try and explain
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G

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But somehow I knew
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C

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G

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I would linger a while
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On the banks of the old Ponson train
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We hid from the shower an hour or so,
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she asked how long I'd remain.
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Well, told her that I'd spend
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the rest of my days
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on the banks of the old Pontchartrain.

Then one day a man put
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his hand on my arm
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And said, I must go west again
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I left her alone without
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C

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saying goodbye
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On the banks of the old
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Pontchartrain
C
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Tonight, as I sit here alone in my cell,
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I know that she's waiting for me.
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I'm hoping and praying
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some day she'll return
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To the banks of the old Pontchartrain
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On the banks of the old Pontchartrain

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Chords
  • D

  • G

  • C

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of On The Banks Of The Ponchertrain by George Jones is Bb major.

The primary chords used in On The Banks Of The Ponchertrain are F, Bb, Eb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, Bb, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of On The Banks Of The Ponchertrain is approximately 97 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of On The Banks Of The Ponchertrain 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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