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Rueben James (Version 2, typed in capitals, key of D, 2 pages)

Under copyright - title only  IMMHA-L381

Credit: Alex Harvey and Barry Etris · 1969

Origin: Version 2 of 2: typewritten in capitals, key of D, with typed chords on some lines; page 2 (s05) holds the last verse and 'CHORUS (TWICE)'. Two pages merged into one entry. Spelled 'RUEBEN' as typed; typed as 'UNGRY WHITE CHILD' and 'A BOTTLE IN YOUR RIGHT HAND' (Version 1 has 'a Bible'). Faint handwritten 'Reuben James' in the middle of page 1.

Lyrics sheet: courtesy of Country Roads Folk Music Camp, Mount Madonna County Park, California (about the camp)

Original scan: from John's songbook (scan to be posted on @IMMHACAL)

Under copyright. Lyrics are not reproduced here; please see the songwriter's official releases.