King Of Bakersfield Bass

Artists: Cracker
Song: King of Bakersfield
Album: Berkeley to Bakersfield, 2014, 429 Records
Transcribed by: Joe Shores
Date: 10/21/2019
 
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[Intro]
 
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(Continue A and E on either octaves througout every main verse)
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[Verse 1]
I got a double wide in my own merlot vineyard
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I got plenty of space to park my dually truck
I never have to deal with la traffic
Life is good they call me the king of bakersfield
 
{Verse 2}
I work from dusk to dawn for paramount pictures
Set carpenter and all around handy man
Back in bakersfield I got a sinaloan beauty
Life is good they call me king of bakersfield
 
{Verse 3}
We got wide open spaces
For my friends to come drink beer
We got a stage in the back with band
Two stepping all night long
{Verse 4}
I got some motorcycle riding neighbors
We never have no trouble round here
All my friends say I live like a king in bakersfield
 
[bridge]
(Continue this chord outline with rythm guitar until solo is done)
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[Verse 5]
Do what you want if you ain't hurting no one
Ain't nobody's business how you live your life
 
[Verse 6]
I'm a red state union man from california
Life is good they call me king of bakersfield
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