LAST TIME I SAW HIM - DOTTIE WEST
Intro: D E G D E G D
Verse I:
Last time I saw him he (E) sweetly kissed my lips
(G) Last time I saw him he said I'll be (D) back for more of this
Last time I saw him we were (E) crying at the bus
(G) I knew he hated leaving but he (D) had to set us up
I gave him money I know (E) I invested well
(G) Momma doesn't't trust him but he (D) loves me I can tell
Each day the greyhound (E) arrives at nine o'clock
(G) But I don't start my crying til that (D) last mans gotten off
Chorus:
Last time I saw him (F#) Last time I saw my honey
(B) Last time I saw him he was (E) greyhound bound
But I'm still (D) waiting (B) here without a (G) fear
That bus will (A) someday turn (D) around
Verse II:
I've had no letter it's been (E) six months maybe better
(G) I tried forgettin him but I (D)love him more than ever
I have decided I've (E) waited long enough
(G) If there was nothing wrong he would (D) return right on that bus
There must be trouble so I'm (E) leavin on the double
(G)If he can't get to me I know he (D) needs me desperately
Chorus:
Last time I saw him (F#) Last time I saw my honey
(B) Last time I saw him he was (E) looking fine
And as he (D) waved good(B)bye he said don't (G) cry
I'm coming (A) back come rain or (D) shine
Repeat twice then fade out:
I believe this is one of the finest songs Dottie West ever recorded; Tabby
Campbell tlcampbell@noble.org
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