The Tennessee Local chords by Tennessee Ernie Ford, The Dinning Sisters

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The Tennessee Local
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is a slow -movin' train,
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but folks in Tennessee never
seem to complain,
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they like a slow ride.
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So they can see the countryside,
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I said the Tennessee Local
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is a smoky little, pokey little train.
You never have to worry
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bout a jump in the track
They oil it with molasses,
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that's what's holding it back
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They like a slow ride,
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so they can see the countryside
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I said the Tennessee local
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is a smoky little, pokey little tram
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It chugs along and hugs
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along an old rusty rail
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It stops at every hamlet to deliver the mail
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It slows at every crossing
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when it comes to the bend
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The engineer gets off
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and has a chat with a friend
You count the cows and chickens
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as you ride on your way
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You read the Burma signs
and understand what they say
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Cause it's a slow train
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But you can see the whole terrain,
I said the Tennessee to local
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is a smoky little pokey little train.
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It chugs along and hugs
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along an old rusty rail
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It stops at every hamlet to deliver the
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The boiler leaks, the engine squeaks,
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the seats are all loose
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But the Tennessee local
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has a classic taboos
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You count the cows and chickens
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as you ride on your way
You read the Burma signs
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and understand what they say
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Cause it's a slow terrain
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But you can see the whole terrain
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I said the Tennessee local
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is a smoky little, poky little train
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I said, Tennessee local
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is  a smoky little, pulky little train.
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