Cash on the Barrelhead recorded by the Louvin Brothers written by Charlie Louvin and Ira Louvin
C Got in a little trouble at the county seat G7 C Lord they put me in the jailhouse for loafing on the street
When the judge heard the verdict I was a guilty man G7 C He said forty five dollars or thirty days in the can
C7 F C That'll be cash on the barrelhead son G7 C You can make your choice you're twenty one C7 F C No money down no credit plan G7 C No time to chase you cause I'm a busy man
Found a telephone number on a laundry slip G7 C I had a good hearted jailer with a six gun hip
He let me call long distance she said number please G7 C And no sooner than I told her she shouted out at me
C7 F C That'll be cash on the barrelhead son G7 C Not part not half but the entire sum C7 F C No money down no credit plan G7 C Cause a little bird tells me you're a traveling man
Thirty days in the jailhouse four days on the road G7 C I was feeling mighty hungry my feet a heavy load
Saw a greyhound coming stuck up my thumb G7 C Just as I was being seated the driver caught my arm
C7 F C That'll be cash on the barrelhead son G7 C This old grey dog is paid to run C7 F C When the engine stops the wheels won't roll G7 C Give me cash on the barrelhead I'll take you down the road.