Verse 1: (G)On a rainy, windy morning that's the (C) day that i was born on In the old (G) sharecroppers one country (D7) shack (G) They say my mammy left me, (C) same day that she had me Said she (G) hit the road and (D7 )never once looked back (G)

 

Verse 2: And now I just thought i'd mention, my Grandma's old age pension Is the reason why i'm standing here today I got all my country learning, milking and a churning Pickin' cotton, rasin' hell, and bailin' hay

 

Chorus: (G)Yeah, I've been to Georgia on a (C) fast train honey (G) I wudn't born no yesterday (D7) (G) Got a good Christian raisin' and an (C) eighth grade education (G) Ain't no reason you all (D7) treatin' me this way

 

Verse 3: And now sweet Caroline , i guess i'll ever find Another woman put together like you are With your wiggle and your walkin',and your big city talkin' Anod your brand new shiny Plymouth rag-top car

 

Verse 4: Yeah it's hurry up and wait,in this world of give and take Seems like haste makes for waste every time And i pray to my soul, when you hear those ages roll You better know i'm gonna get my share of mine

 

Chorus.(x2)

 

(G)Ain't no need in y'all a (D7) treatin' me this way