D
Think I'll get up to Carson City, see them big bright blinkin' lights
                       A
Adios, old Nevada. Far West to the Golden State
                                D
I got my suits together and I'm almost to A 

[Chorus]
G                      D
If the way I'm livin', seem like just a mess
                   A           G             D
Believe me I would choose this life over the rest

[Break]
D A G D N.C.

[Verse 2]
N.C.                               A
I left that angel city for the Frisco Bay
                             D
At time it was hard on me, I had to get away
                            A
Walkin' with my guitar down Divisidero Street
                                 D
The people give me money for the way I sing and play

[Chorus]
G                      D
If the way I'm livin', seem like just a mess
                   A           G             D
Believe me I would choose this life over the rest

[Break]
D A G D N.C.

[Solo]
A D A D

[Chorus]
G                      D
If the way I'm livin', seem like just a mess
                   A           G             D
Believe me I would choose this life over the rest

[Verse 3]
                                  A
You know I really like it in this 49er town
                                     D
But I've got to step on over to that redwood highway now
                          A
Mendocino County bring me lots of joy
                                D
It's opened up the eyes of this wanderin' Texas boy

[Chorus]
G                      D
If the way I'm livin', seem like just a mess
                   A           G             D
Believe me I would choose this life over the rest

[Outro]
G                      A           G             D
Oh, believe me I would choose this life over the rest