Chords posted so far just aren't quite right.
It's mainly good old chord I (Em) and V (B7)
The Em/B is optional as the chord inversion comes from the bass playing a B in the
but playing solo it sounds 'right' without the low E sounding.
This is my first tab on the web - so be easy on me!
Capo on first fret
E-A-D-G-B-E
Em = 0-2-2-0-0-0----------|
Em/B = x-2-2-0-0-0----------|
B7 = x-2-1-2-0-2----------|
G = 3-2-0-0-0-3----------|
C = x-3-2-0-1-0----------|
D = x-x-0-2-3-2----------|
B7/F#= 2-2-4-2-4-2-|
I've got a mule, and her name is Sal,
Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal.
(Em)
She's a good ol' worker an' a good ol' pal,
Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal.
We've hauled some barges in our day,
Filled with lumber, coal, and hay,
And we know every inch of the way
(Em/B) B7 Em
From Albany to Buffalo.
Low bridge, everybody down!
Low bridge, for we're comin' through a town!
(Em)
And you'll always know your neighbor,
You'll always know your pal,
If you've ever navigated on the Erie Canal.
We'd better look around for a job, ol' gal,
(Em/B) B7 Em
Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal!
'Cause you bet your life I'd never part with Sal,
(Em/B) B7 Em
Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal!
Git up there, mule, here comes a lock,
We'll make Rome 'bout six o'clock,
One more trip and back we'll go
(Em/B) B7 Em
Right back home to Buffalo.
Low bridge, everybody down!
Low bridge, for we're comin' through a town!
And you'll always know your neighbor,
You'll always know your pal,
(Em/B) B7 Em
If you've ever navigated on the Erie Canal.
etc etc
any corrections mail me at travellinjacks at yahoo dot co uk