The Trail To Oregon - Independence chords by Starkid
Guitar chords with lyrics
A#
You're in Independence!
C
Welcome to
N.C.
The city so pleasing
That everyone's leaving
G
Fuck it, go west
C
Watch your backs
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N.C.
The city is bustlin'
With all kinds of hustlin'
G
And grit, go west
A# G
For Independence
N.C.
Here are just a few things you should know:
Stay on the trail or you might get lost
N.C.
Don't pay the toll, not worth the cost
Marry rich so ya don't die poor
A#
A bankers' best, but ya might die bored
C
And independent
(Dialogue)
N.C.
There's lots to learn
N.C.
Which kid is your favorite?
Not all of them make it
G
Of course, sinkholes
C
A nine-month dirge
N.C.
Every marriage is tested
Thank God they invented
G A#
Divorce, trending
In Independence
G
Here's a piece of free advice for you:
N.C.
Before you go the General Store
Has all you need and plenty more
C
For your I-N-D-E-pendence
GENERAL STORE GUY:
N.C.
We're all friends
N.C.
There's no war a-brewing
No one's abusing
G
Their rights to own an
OX:
C
Ox like me!
GENERAL STORE GUY:
N.C.
You'll need a full yolk
OX:
N.C.
Their love and care is no joke
GENERAL STORE GUY:
G
It's a job of your love
OX:
N.C.
Independent!
GENERAL STORE GUY:
F C G
Here are just a few rules to live by
FATHER:
N.C.
For your independence!
GENERAL STORE GUY:
N.C.
Don't say sorry to your Indian guide
N.C.
They're not prepared for genocide
N.C.
You might die of cholera and you might die of pain
N.C.
But that's okay 'cause you'll probably get laid
N.C.
By your mom and dad and little kids too
N.C.
'Cause you all have to share the same bedroom
N.C.
Use your kids as tourniquets
"Cause they won't help when you're bit
C
By a bear!
Or a snake!
G
Mother Nature's really great
C Em F
When you're out there on the Oregon Trail
C Em F
Feels like you are going to fail
Am F G
But don't give up too soon
Am F G
The world is your saloon
MOTHER:
F
There's a place for us
C
In a house out west
F
It's Oregon or bust
C
To save the family crest
F
That's the promise of the valley
C
Leave all this behind
D
Lord have mercy on my soul
C
As I try to lead the blind!
N.C.
Chin up kids
N.C.
Your family's united
DAUGHTER:
N.C.
I guess I'm excited...
GRANDPA:
G
Oh, I'm so excited I pooped myself!
MOTHER:
C
Let's go where
N.C.
The gold rush is soaring
MOTHER, DAUGHTER, SON, GRANDPA:
N.C.
Let's go exploring
G
Our independence!
N.C.
CITIZEN & FATHER:
N.C.
Be prepared to take your life
N.C.
With an arrow or a hunting knife
N.C.
Stop and see Fort Laramie
N.C.
There's nothin' to see, but you'll have to pee
N.C.
Do you understand 'cause you look confused
N.C.
Take a look at scenic mountain views
N.C.
Stay away from Old Man Bridger
N.C.
When he's drunk he'll take your liver
N.C.
Life is not a petting zoo
Or you'll get ripped in two
G
By a...
ALL:
C
...Bear!
Or a snake!
G
Mother Nature's really great
C Em F
Staying alive can be lots of fun
C Em F
Be sure you have a loaded gun
G
Something will go wrong
Am F G
The list is far too long
Declare your independence
G#m
Declare your independence
Am
Declare your independence
Declare your
CITIZEN: I!
DAUGHTER: N!
N.C.
MOTHER: D!
N.C.
SON: E!
N.C.
GRANDPA: P!
N.C.
FATHER: E!
N.C.
CITIZEN: N!
N.C.
DAUGHTER: D!
ALL: ENCE!
G G#m
Diphtheria, leukemia, onomatopoeia
Am A#m
All the same 'cause it gives you diarrhea
Gm G#m
Runaway thieves are on the lamb
A Am
Leave them up to Uncle Sam
Gm
Don't stress
G#m
Take a breath
D
It might just be your last!
N.C.
(Dialogue)
ALL:
C
For your I-N-D-E-pendence
FAMILY:
N.C.
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