Long Haired Country Boy - Haughton Reid

Long Haired Country Boy chords

[Intro]
D
 
 
[Verse 1]
D
People say I'm no good and crazy as a loon
D
'Cause I get stoned every morning
D
I get drunk every afternoon
D
Kinda like my old blue tick hound
D
I like to lay around in the shade
D
I ain't got no money but I damn sure got it made
 
 
[Chorus]
            G
And I ain't asking nobody for nothin'
                        D
If I can't get it on my own
             A

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If you don't like the way I'm livin'
        C                                   D
You can leave this long haired country boy alone
 
 
[Verse 2]
D
Preacher man talking on TV
D
Puttin' down on the rock and roll
D
Wants me to send a donation
D
'Cause he's worried about my soul
D
He said Jesus walked on the water
D
Yes sir I know that it's true
D
But sometimes I think that preacher man
D
Might like to do a little walking too
 
 
[Chorus]
            G
And I ain't asking nobody for nothin'
                        D
If I can't get it on my own
             A
If you don't like the way I'm livin'
        C                                   D
You can leave this long haired country boy alone
 
 
[Guitar Solo]
D    G    D    Am  C  D
 
 
[Verse 3]
D
A poor girl wants to marry
D
And a rich girl wants to flirt
D
A rich man goes to college
D
And us poor boys go to work
D
A drunkard wants another drink of wine
D
And a politician wants a vote
D
I don't want much of nothin' at all
D
But I will take another toke
 
 
[Chorus]
            G
And I ain't asking nobody for nothin'
                        D
If I can't get it on my own
             A
If you don't like the way I'm livin'
        C                                   D
You can leave this long haired country boy alone
             A
If you don't like the way I'm livin'
        C                      G            D
You can leave this long haired country boy alone
 
 
[Interlude]
D  Dm  D  Dm
 
 
[Outro-Guitar & Organ Solos]
G  Dm  G  Dm   G   Dm
D  Dm  G  Dm  G  Dm
D  Dm  D  Dm  G  Dm
G  Dm  G  Dm  Em  D
Dm  D  Dm  D  Dm  D
Dm  D
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How to play Haughton Reid's "Long Haired Country Boy" on the guitar

[Preface]
- D chord
- Strumming: Use steady downward strokes to create a relaxed, rustic atmosphere.
- Focus: Allow the chord to resonate, establishing the song's mood.

[First Verse]
- D chord
- Strumming: Use downstrokes in a loose, even beat.
- Dynamics: Gently mellow to match the lyrics.
- Transitions: Maintain rhythm while moving at a steady speed.

[Chorus]
A, C, G, D, and A
- Strumming: Mix up and downstrokes while gradually increasing intensity.
- Emphasis: Pay attention to the lyrics' expression of independence.
- Feel: Express the rebellious and carefree vibe.

[Verse 2]
- D chord
- Strumming: Keeping a light rhythm, just like in Verse 1.
- Dynamics: Reflective, consistent with the preacher's story.
- Transitions: Make sure there are seamless chord changes.

[Chorus]
A, C, G, D, and A
- Strumming: Moderately intense, in line with the opening chorus.
- Emphasis: Draw attention to the important passages concerning autonomy and leading
a unique life.

[Solo Guitar]
- Notes: C, D, Am, G, D, D
- Strumming: Use the same rhythm as the chorus and lyrics.
- Focus: Highlight the solo while keeping the song's vibe consistent.

[Verse 3]
- D chord
- Strumming: Go back to your easygoing, rhythmic pace.
Dynamics: Reflective, in line with the story of contrasting viewpoints in life.
- Transitions: Make sure they are seamless and coherent.

[Chorus]
A, C, G, D, and A
- Strumming: Keep up the same tempo as the previous choruses.
The sentences regarding independence that are repeated should be emphasized.

[Side Note]
- Chords: D, Dm
- Soft, contemplative strumming that leads into the outro.
- Emphasis: Keeping the atmosphere consistent and executing transitions smoothly.

[Guitar & Organ Solos in Outro]
- Chords: G, Dm
- Strumming: Light, flowing downward strokes.
- Emphasis: Relate the final idea of autonomy and self-sufficiency.
- Feel: To emphasize the song's closing atmosphere, let the chords ring out.

[Overall Advice]
- Tuning: EADGBE standard tuning.
- Tone: To complement the country vibe of the song, choose a clear, warm tone.
- Practice: Increase tempo gradually at first until you feel comfortable with the
chord changes.
- Frequent errors: Hurrying transitions and losing rhythm.

[Song Details]
Haughton Reid's "Long Haired Country Boy" embodies the attitude of liberty and
self-sufficiency. The song's lyrics express a carefree way of living and a defiance
of social norms. Themes of freedom, life, and genuine storytelling are prevalent
throughout Haughton Reid's music, which makes for an engaging and emotional listen.