VERSE 1: B F# I've got a very troubled mind B E Ten feet to go, ten feet behind. B F# and I know I'll get my time. E F# B but its a long way down the line. F# B lately I'm scared of being alive. E B F# I've got my own dog barking when I walk inside. F# B what's the use of holding in my pride E F# I've only got one shot at being alive. Chorus: E B I'm in some head high water. E B Whiskey wallow. E B F# I told my father I'd carry on his name E B with my sons and daughters. E B raise them taller. E B F# and I hang my head beneath the tin roof rain E F# B when I get through these fur coat blues. VERSE 2: B F# I though awhile about what to do B E I had me a case of them fur coat blues B F# But that ain't nothin' new E F# B I??ve been here a time or two F# B Lately I'm scared of being alive E B F# I??ve got this hesitation and it's running wild F# B But what's the use of living in doubt E F# I??ve only got one shot Till my time runs out Chorus: E B I'm in some head high water. E B Whiskey wallow. E B F# I told my father I'd carry on his name E B with my sons and daughters. E B raise them taller. E B F# and I hang my head beneath the tin roof rain E F# B when I get through these fur coat blues. F# B These fur coat blues