Sweet Home Alabama was written as a response to Neil Youngs Southern Man which criticized the Southern US for its racial policies. Lynyrd Skynyrd used the song to express Southern pride while also weaving in social critiques. Recorded in 1973, it reflects the cultural and political tensions of the period.
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DC9G Big wheels keep on turning DC9G Carry me home to see my kin DC9G Singing songs about the south land DC9G I miss 'ole' 'bamy once again and I think it's a sin
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DC9G Well I heard Mr. Young sing about her DC9G Well I heard old Neil put her down DC9G Well I hope Neil Young will remember DC9G A southern man don’t need him around, anyhow
DC9GDC9G Sweet home Alabama, where the skies are so blue DC9GDC9G Sweet home Alabama, Lord I’m coming home to you
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DC9GFCD In Birmingham they love the Gov'nor, boo-hoo-hoo (D) C9G Now we all did what we could do DC9G Now watergate does not bother me DC9G Does you conscience bother you (tell the truth!)
DC9GDC9G Sweet home Alabama, where the skies are so blue DC9GDC9G Sweet home Alabama, Lord I’m coming home to you (Here I come, Alabama)
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DC9G Now Muscle Shoals has got the swampers DC9G And they've been known to pick a song or two (yes we do) DC9G Lord they get me off so much DC9G They pick me up when I'm feeling blue, now how 'bout you?
DC9GDC9G Sweet home Alabama, where the skies are so blue DC9GDC9GFC Sweet home Alabama, Lord I’m coming home to you
DC9G Sweet home Alabama (Oh, sweet home baby) DC9G Where the skies are so blue (And the governor's true) DC9G Sweet Home Alabama, (Lord, yeah) DC9G Lord, I'm coming home to you (Yeah, yeah)