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Out In New Mexico chords by
Johnny Horton
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Key: A major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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It was in the town of
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Griffin in the year of '83

It was there an old cow- puncher

stepped up and says to me

How do you do,

young fellow and how would you like to go

And spend a pleasant summer
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out in New Mexico?
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Verse 2

I'll furnish you good wages,
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your transportation too

If you will but go with me one

summer season's through

But if you grow homesick

and back to Griffin go

I'll furnish you no horses
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from the hills of Mexico
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Interlude 1
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Verse 3
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Well, we left the town of Griffin
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in the merry month of May

When everything seemed lovely and
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everything seemed gay
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With saddles on our horses,

marching onward we did go

Until we reached Old Boggy
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out in New Mexico
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Verse 4


It was there our pleasures ended
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and our troubles they began

Oh, the first hailstorm came on us,

oh how those cattle ran
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Through all kinds of thorns and

thistles this cowboys had to go

While the Indians watched upon
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us out in New Mexico
Interlude 2
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Verse 5
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And when the drive was
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over the rider would not pay

To all you good- lookin' people

this much I have to say

Go back to your friends and loved ones,

tell others not to go

To the God- forsaken country
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they call New Mexico
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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • B

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Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Out In New Mexico by Johnny Horton is A major.

The primary chords used in Out In New Mexico are A, D, C#.

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

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

The tempo of Out In New Mexico is approximately 187 beats per minute.

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