EVANGELINE THE BAND/EMMYLOU HARRIS
G
She stands on the banks of the mighty Mississippi
D7
Alone in the pale moonlight
Waitin' for a man, a riverboat gambler,
G
Who said that he'd re-turn tonight
She used to walk on the banks of the mighty Mississippi
Hummin' the whole night thru'
Send the riverboat gambler off to make a killin'
And bring it on back to you.
Chorus
C G D7 G C G
Evangeline, Evangeline, curses the soul of the Mississippi Queen
D7 G
That stole her man away
Bayou Sam, from South Louisianna
Had gamblin' in his veins
Evangeline, from the Maritime,
Was slowly goin' insane
High on the top of Hickory Hill
She stands in the lightning and thunder
Down on the river, the boat was a-sinkin'
She watched that Queen go under
Chorus ( x 2 )
*****************************************************************************************
The above is solely MY INTERPRETATION of this great song, in a format aimed at learning guitarists.
No attempt has been made to copy or reproduce the artist's or publisher's sheet music for the song,
if such exists.
It can be used for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. To play the song as it should be played, you should
purchase the official sheetmusic for the song. You should also purchase and listen to the song to learn
the rhythm and timing of the song - this is essential if you wish to play the song with any degree of accuracy
*****************************************************************************************