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
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She said, "Come in, stranger, it's good to have you home.
AE
I hurried through 'cause I knew it was you
B7E
When I saw your dog waggin' his tail.
AE
Honey, why didn't you let me know by mail?
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You've been gone so long."
Verse 2
EB7E
She said, "Come in, stranger. I know you're weary from all the miles.
AE
Just sit right there in your easy chair,
B7E
And tell me all about the places you've been.
AE
How long it'll be before you leave again;
F#7B7
I hope it's a long, long while."
EB7E
She said, "Come in, stranger, ev'rything around home is fine.
AE
I've watched and I've waited for you to get back
B7E
And I missed you all the time."
Solo
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Verse 3
EB7E
She said, "Come in, stranger, oh, how I miss you when you're gone.
AE
I walk the floor and I watch the door,
B7E
And when I lie awake and wonder where you could be,
AE
I'd give anything to have you here with me.
F#7B7
I get so lonesome all alone."
EB7E
She said, "Come in, stranger, and won't you listen to my plea?
AE
Stay long enough so that the one I love
B7E
Is not a stranger to me".
Outro
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