E F#7
They all said Louise was not half bad
A B E
It was written on the walls and window shades
E F#7
And how she'd act the little girl
A B E
A deceiver, don't believe her, that's her trade
A B E
Sometimes a bottle of Perfume
A B E
Flowers and maybe some lace
A B C#m
Men brought Louise 10 cent trinkets
F# B
The intentions were easily traced
E F#7
And everybody knew at times she cried
A B E
But woman like Louise well they get by
solo
E F#7
And everybody thought it kinda sad
A B E
When they found Louise in her room
E F#7
They'd all put her down below their kind
A B E
Still some cried when she died this afternoon
A B E
Louise rode home on the mail train
A B E
Somewhere to the south I heard them say
A B C#m
Too bad it ended so ugly
F#7 B
Too bad she had to go this way
E F#7
But the wind is blowin cold tonight
A B E
Good night Louise good night
From Paul Siebel "Woodsmoke And Oranges"
Elektra Records