Verse 1GD
Hair like the sun and eyes just as green
AmC
As the ridge line we'd walk, scannin' the trees
GD
For the wave of a tail, a shake of the leaves
AmC
Lord, I'd give the whole world for a sight of those things
Verse 2GD
Hands just as soft as skin on the fruit
AmC
That breaks down the branch 'neath the bluest of moons
GD
Lord, we'd eat 'til we's sick and grab all we could hold
AmC
Then we'd run through the yard with the fruit that we'd stole
ChorusDAm
And her love makes me feel like I'm home
DC
Keeps me good comp'ny wherever I go
DAm
When I'm smilin', it's her and the banks
DC
The Big Sandy River that colors my face
Verse 3GD
Love just as strong as Lawrence County shine
AmC
It'll mow you right down, it'll make you go blind
GD
I would ruin my life and use up all my pay
AmC
Just to have her tonight, just her and the banks
ChorusDAm
Her love makes me feel like I'm home
DC
Keeps me good comp'ny wherever I go
DAm
When I'm smilin', it's her and the banks
DC
The Big Sandy River that colors my face
OutroGDAmC......
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