Remove AdsNeil Diamond – Mr Bojangles
Optional Intro: G Gm Gm F C G
G Gm GmI knew a man Bojangles and he danced for you
F CIn worn out shoes
G Gm GmWith silver hair a ragged shirt and baggy pants
F CThe old soft shoe
F Gm GmHe jumped so high, jumped so high
Cm CThen he'd lightly touch down.
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Gm C Gm C Gm C G F GMr. Bojangles Mr. Bojangles Mr. Bojangles dance
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I met him in a cell in New Orleans
I was down and out
He looked to me to be the eyes of age
as he spoke right out
He talked of life, talked of life,
he laughed, slapped his leg a step
He said his name Bojangles then he danced a licked
across the cell
He grabbed his pants, a better stance, oh he jumped so high,
and he clicked his heels
He let Go a laugh, let Go a laugh,
shook back his clothes all around
(CHORUS)
He danced for those at minstrel shows and county fairs,
throughout the south.
He spoke with tears of 15 years how his dog and him
traveled about
His dog up and died, up and died,
after 20 years he still grieves
He said I dance now at every chance in honky tonks
for drinks and tips
But most the time I spend behind these county bars
cause I drinks a bit
He shook his head, and as he shook his head
I heard someone ask him please
(CHORUS)
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