Come In, Stranger
Tabbed by: MrModigh
Written by: John R. Cash
Capo on 1st fret.
This is from the Sun-recordings, made in the 50's.
The intro and solo are as played by Luther Perkins.
If you want to play along with the recording,
you have to tune up your guitar 3/4 (or 1/4 with the capo on 1st fret).
This will match Luther's tuning.
Intro
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Verse 1
E B7 E
She said, "Come in, stranger, it's good to have you home.
A E
I hurried through 'cause I knew it was you
B7 E
When I saw your dog waggin' his tail.
A E
Honey, why didn't you let me know by mail?
F#7 B7
You've been gone so long."
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Verse 2
E B7 E
She said, "Come in, stranger. I know you're weary from all the miles.
A E
Just sit right there in your easy chair,
B7 E
And tell me all about the places you've been.
A E
How long it'll be before you leave again;
F#7 B7
I hope it's a long, long while."
E B7 E
She said, "Come in, stranger, ev'rything around home is fine.
A E
I've watched and I've waited for you to get back
B7 E
And I missed you all the time."
Solo
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Verse 3
E B7 E
She said, "Come in, stranger, oh, how I miss you when you're gone.
A E
I walk the floor and I watch the door,
B7 E
And when I lie awake and wonder where you could be,
A E
I'd give anything to have you here with me.
F#7 B7
I get so lonesome all alone."
E B7 E
She said, "Come in, stranger, and won't you listen to my plea?
A E
Stay long enough so that the one I love
B7 E
Is not a stranger to me".
Outro
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