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SWEET VIRGINIA

Recorded between December 1971 and March, 1972. Released on Exile On Main Street in 1972.
Lead Vocal & Harmonica: Mick Jagger Backing Vocals: Gram Parsons, Clydie King, Vanetta Fields, Dr John, Shirley Goodman & Tammi Lynn Lead Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocal: Mick Taylor Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocal: Keith Richards Bass Guitar: Bill Wyman Drums: Charlie Watts Piano: Ian Stewart Saxophone: Bobby Keys
 
SWEET VIRGINIA
(M. Jagger/K. Richards)

Wadin' through the waste stormy winter,
And there's not a friend to help you through.
Tryin' to stop the waves behind your eyeballs,
Drop your reds, drop your greens and blues.

Thank you for your wine, California,
Thank you for your sweet and bitter fruits.
Yes I got the desert in my toenail
And I hid the speed inside my shoe.

But come on, come on down Sweet Virginia,
Come on, honey child, I beg you.
Come on, come on down, you got it in ya.
Got to scrape the shit right off you shoes.

I want you to come on, come on down Sweet Virginia,
I want you come on, honey child, I beg you. .
I want you come on, honey child you got it in you.
Got to scrape that shit right off you shoes.

But come on, come on down Sweet Virginia,
Come on, come on down, I beg of you.
Come on, come on down, you got it in you.
Got to scrape that shit right off you shoes.  

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