The One on the Left Is on the Right - chords, tab and comments
At the bottom you'll find a link to the complete lyrics.
One of "Cowboy" Jack Clements' humourous songs. Political incompatibility has ruined quite a lot of bands. Although written 50 years ago, it's still valid - and Jack is still alive and kickin'. BMI so far lists up 176 titles.
G G7 C G
there once was a musical troupe a pickin' singin' folk group
C G Am Dm7 D7
they sang the mountain ballads and the folk songs of our land
G G7 C G
they were long on musical ability folks thought they would go far
C G D7 G
but political incompatibility led to their downfall
C G Bm
well the one on the right was on the left
Am D7 G G7
and the one in the middle was on the right
C G Bm
and the one on the left was in the middle
D7sus4 G
and the guy in the rear was a methodist