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I just got back from a Scott Miller performance at Rhythm and Roots.
While there, I met him and told him that I transposed this from the fiddle
to the guitar. He asked me show him, so I did. He responded that it was
"very good" and "sounds perfect".
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Things to remember when playing this song:
-The guitar is silent during verses.
-Have a friend clap or stomp a marching beat while playing.
Chorus:
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B|-0-0-4-0-2-0-----|-2-4-2---0-0-----|
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Verse 1:
I am a Highland County boy, William is my name.
I've farmed those rocky hills before, the Jackson is the James.
Well, my brothers they all joined the cause but I was left behind
too old to hold in Momma's arms and much to frail to fight.
I remember the day they marched away, they sang down Richmond Road.
Ol' Lincoln's bound, like ol' John Brown, for the long end of a rope.
