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Battle of New Orleans
lyrics and chords

Battle of New Orleans song lyrics are the property of the respective artist, authors and labels, they are intended solely for educational purposes and private study only. The chords provided are my interpretation and their accuracy is not guaranteed.

Battle Of New Orleans lyrics and chords are intended for your personal use only, this is a traditional historical song by Johnny Horton. It's not hard to learn, the chords are all simple to make.

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BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS
recorded by Johnny Horton
written by Jimmie Driftwood

C F
In 1814 we took a little trip
G7 C
Along with Col. Jackson down the mighty mississip'
F
We took a little bacon and we took a little beans
G7 C
And we caught the bloody British in a town in New Orleans

chorus

We fired our guns and the British kept a comin'
G7 C
There wasn't as many as there was a while ago

We fired once more and they began to runnin'
G7 C
On down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico

We looked down the river and we see'd the British come
And there musta been a hundred of 'em beatin' on the drum
They stepped so high and they made their bugles ring
We stood beside our cotton bales and didn't say a thing

Repeat chorus

Old Hickory said we could take 'em by surprise
If we didn't fire our musket till we looked 'em in the eyes
We held our fire till we see their faces well
Then we opened up with squirrel guns and really gave 'em Well...

Repeat chorus

2ND CHORUS

Yeah! They ran through the briers and they ran through the brambles
G7 C
And they ran through the bushes where a rabbit couldn't go

They ran so fast that the hounds couldn't catch 'em
G7 C
On down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico

We fired our cannon till the barrel melted down
So we grabbed an alligator and we fought another round
We filled his head with cannonballs and powdered his behind
And when we touched the powder off, the 'gator lost his mind

Repeat 1st chorus

Repeat 2nd chorus

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If you don't have any of Johnny Horton's music, buy a CD with a few of his hits and enjoy these classic country songs. They are easy to learn to play and sing and they will add a good mix to your repertoire. Copy Battle of New Orleans lyrics and chords and enjoy.

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