Tom: Am
intro. Am G x2
v1. Am (B C) G
Set me up straight in my chair, comb my hair.
Am (B C) G
'Cause tonight, I meet an ol' friend.
Am (B C)G
& I wonder if she will be thinkin' of me
(F# E)D
now & then
v2. Am G
She's a candle that burns for the sailor's return.
Am G
She's a fortress that's safe from the storm.
Am G
She's brave & she's free. & she's waitin'
D
to keep me warm.
ch. C (B A) G
(F# E)
So save all your small talk for some other lady,
F (E D) Em Em7
Just give her your love & your pride.
C (B A)G
(F# E) D
& lay down beside her & give her what's left of your hide.
v3. Am G
Set me up straight in my chair, comb my hair.
Am G
For tonight, I meet an ol' friend.
Am G D
She was with me across the sea south of the bay of Japan.
ch. C G
(hum first line)
F Em Em7
Just give her your love & your pride.
C G D
& lay down beside her & give her what's left of your hide.
