Country Song

G C G

He made his way to the border

F C F D

In the shadow under the trees

G C G

Down by a stream in a hollow

F C F D

Turn your head feel the breeze

E C G

And the red Queen was waiting for the news

E G

For the white King to move

E C G

And the balance hung upon the head of one who tried

F

To stay within the shadows

D

And keep his undercover secret tight

G C G

They let him in by a backway

F C F D

Into a chamber reserved for the Queen

G C G

She took the note that he gave her

F C F D

Opened it slowly and started to read

E C G

Run to the treasury and bring me back some gold

E G

Give it to the pawn who came, she cried

E C G

He says the white King thinks the game of chess is wrong

F

And all the courtiers crowded her

D

and this is what she told the gathered round

G C F

Go to the store by the dungeon

F C F D

Take all the red paint take all the white

G C G

Make up a newborn colour

F C F D

Cover your neighbor we'll be all right

E C G

There will be no game today, she cried across the board

E G

Everyday will be a holiday

E C G

And all the pieces cheered as tidings spread abroad

F

And the Pink Queen sat

D

and smiled at the cat who smiled back