Heart of the Merkin
Old West Troubadours

Verse 1:
```
G              C        G
In a time of old, when modesty was gold
G                    C        G
Ladies had a secret, a story to be told
G                  C             G
A little patch of fur, they called a merkin
G                        C             G
A silent laugh, behind the curtain
```

Chorus:
```
    C                 G
Heart of the Merkin, laughter and disguise
        D                              G
A little piece of history, bringin' smiles to our eyes
    C                       G
From the halls of grandeur to the simpler life
    D                              G
Merkin's humor, a tale as old as time
```

Verse 2:
```
G             C          G
Fashion changed and trends did too
G                   C                     G
But the little merkin, well it always knew
G                       C                G
To hide the scars, to keep the pride
G                       C             G
A tiny patch, with so much to confide
```

Chorus:
```
    C                 G
Heart of the Merkin, laughter and disguise
        D                              G
A little piece of history, bringin' smiles to our eyes
    C                       G
From the halls of grandeur to the simpler life
    D                              G
Merkin's humor, a tale as old as time
```

Bridge:
```
    Em                           C
From the courtesans in royal courts
      G                D
To the taverns and the ports
     C                   G
Merkin held its place, with a touch of grace
    Em                          D
Through the ages, it ran the race
```

Chorus:
```
    C                 G
Heart of the Merkin, laughter and disguise
        D                              G
A little piece of history, bringin' smiles to our eyes
    C                       G
From the halls of grandeur to the simpler life
    D                              G
Merkin's humor, a tale as old as time
```

Outro:
```
          C                  G
So here's to the merkin, and the joy it brings
             D                   G
A quirky piece of history, let our hearts sing
          C                         G
In the tapestry of time, it's a thread so fine
         D                  G
Heart of the Merkin, forever intertwined

The song 'Heart of the Merkin' by Old West Troubadours is a classic country ballad that would typically have a simple, steady drum beat to complement its heartfelt lyrics and melody. Here's a suggested drum beat and tempo for this song:

Drum Beat:

• Verse:

  • Kick Drum: Beats 1 and 3
  • Snare Drum: Beats 2 and 4
  • Hi-Hat: Eighth notes throughout

• Chorus:

  • Kick Drum: Beats 1 and 3
  • Snare Drum: Beats 2 and 4
  • Hi-Hat: Eighth notes, slightly accented

• Bridge:

  • Kick Drum: Beats 1 and 3
  • Snare Drum: Beats 2 and 4
  • Hi-Hat: Eighth notes, with occasional open hits for emphasis

Tempo:

• Suggested Tempo: 80 BPM