CAPO I
INTRO: G
G
It was the thirty-first gatherin' of the Thompsons, Jones and Smiths
D
THere were tables full of chicken, taters, collard greens and grits
G
Well it all took place at Hatie Lake State Park
C
Volleyball, fishin, badminton, yard darts
A7 D
Aunt Irene said she'd never seens a turnout like this
G
It started with handshakes and Lordy how the babies have grown
D
As the sun got hotter, the day got to draggin' along
G
I saw Uncle Gene coming back from his car
C
With something clear as water in a mason jar
G D G
The lemonade got hearty and Lord the party was on
CHORUS:
C F
That ol' boom box got louder and louder
G
Actin' civilized didn't seem to matter
C D
Everybody got to showin' their hiney includin' me
G
Lord I'd never known Granny to take her a sip
C
But the words were slurring comin' offa her lips
G D G
And it dawned on me, white lightnin' hit the family tree
G
Cousin Johnny was a Gator, Jimmy was a UT fan
D
And that football talk was quickly gettin' out of hand
G
Granny told Uncle Dave that she hated his guts
C
Got right up in his face and said your whole fam damily's nuts
G D G
Chicken legs got to flyin' and the whoop started hittin' the fan
CHORUS
BRIDGE:
F C
That ol' park ranger jumped out of his car
G/
Said listen here folks, it's gone a little too far
F C
Tear it all down, pack it all up
D7
Call it quits while there's still a little love
SOLO
G
Yeah I'd never known Granny to take her a sip
C
But the words were slurrin' right offa her lips
G D G
And it dawned on me white lightnin' hit the family tree
G D G
Yeah it dawned on me white lightnin' hit the family tree
G
Oh, but they had a good time man
G
Take it on ya'll
OUTRO: G
CHORDS without capo:
G = G#
C = C#
D = D#
F = F#
A7 = A#7