Jimmy Buffett – African Friend chords
Chords:
Another one for all you Parrotheads!! By Jimmy Buffett AFRICAN FRIENDDDisembarking at Duvalier airportA7 G DSeeking transportation to townD As the purple ink dried on his passportA7 G D He could still feel the eyes look around.DMessieur ou y est casino?A7 G DHe spoke to the cabbie and smiledDThe driver replied: vieux ou noveaux?A7 G DAs he motioned the dark man inside.Fm DBusiness in Aruba concludedE7 AHe now had a little money to spendG A7 DThat's how I came to meet my African friend.DWe were rolling the bones several hoursA7 G DConversing as most gamblers doD We were calling on all of our powersA7 G DHoping to see the night through.D G DBut not approving at all of our winningsA7 G DThe pit boss he tugged at his sleeveD Through the whole thing my new friend was grinningA7 G DThen he motioned it's time we should leave.Fm D With our night at the tables behind usE7 AWe were ready just to do it againG A7 DThat's when I came to know my African friend.D But I woke up on the steps of a whorehouseA7 G DA soldier told me I'd better leaveDAs I stumbled to find me a taxiA7 G DI saw a note pinned to my sleeve.D G DIt was a pleasure and a hell of an eveninA7 G DTruly was our night to winDBut the authorities insist on my leavingA7 G D Take care my American friend.Fm DWith my weekend at Haiti concludedE7 AI now had a little money to spendG A7 DThat's when I came to meet my African friendG A7 DThat's how I came to know another good friend.