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Intro 1
G
G

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C
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Verse 1
C
C

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Carroll County's
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G

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pointed out as kind of square

The biggest thing that
C
C

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happens is the county fair

I guess that's why it seemed
G
G

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like such a big event

What we all call the Carroll
C
C

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County accident
Verse 2
C
C

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The wreck was on the highway
G
G

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just in_ side the line
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G
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C
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Walter Browning lost his life and for a time

It seemed that Mary Ellen
G
G

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Jones would surely die

But she lived long enough

for her to testify
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C

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Verse 3

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G

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Walter Browning was a happy married man

And he wore a golden wedding
C
C

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ring upon his hand

But it was gone,
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G

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nobody knew just where it went
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C

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A
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He lost it in the Carroll County accident
Verse 4
D
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A

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Mary Ellen testified he flagged her down

Said he was sick and could
D
D

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she drive him into town

No one even doubted what
A
A

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she said was true

'Cause she was well
D
D

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respected in the county too
Verse 5
D
D

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I went down to see the
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wreck like all the rest

The bloody seats, the broken glass,
D
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the tangled mess

But I found something no one
A
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else had even seen

Behind the dash,
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in Mary's crumpled up machine
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B
2

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E
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Verse 6

B
B
2

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A little match box circled by a rubber band

And inside,
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E

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the ring from Wal_ ter Browning's hand

It took a while to figure out
B
B
2

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just what it meant
E
E

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The truth about the Carroll County accident
Verse 7
E
E

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By dark of night,
B
B
2

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I dropped the ring into a well

And took a sacred oath
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E

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that I would never tell

The truth about the Carroll
B
B
2

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County accident

'Cause the County ordered
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E

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dad a marble monument
Verse 8
B
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E
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I lost him in the Carroll County accident

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Chords

  • G

  • C

  • A

  • D

  • B

    2

  • E

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Carroll County Accident?

The original key of The Carroll County Accident by Porter Wagoner is G major.

What are the main chords for The Carroll County Accident?

The primary chords used in The Carroll County Accident are G, C, A, D, B, E.

Do I need a capo to play The Carroll County Accident?

No capo is required for this song.

Is The Carroll County Accident beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Carroll County Accident?

The tempo of The Carroll County Accident is approximately 187 beats per minute.

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