Gene Pitney

Princess In Rags

Gene Pitney


Tom: C

Intro: C  Bb  Am  G  Bb  C    C  F   C  F     
 
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There's a girl who lives down the track 
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In a little shack made of timber wood 
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And her clothes are all hand me downs 
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From the folks in town who treat her so good 
 
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Though she hasn't got a dime 
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I'm so proud that she's all mine 
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'Cos to me she's a princess in rags 
 
Now her dad he's a worn out man 
Praying if he can make enough to eat 
And her mum cleans for everyone 
'Till the day is done just to makes ends meet 
 
All her wealth is in her charms 
And the sweetness of her arms 
How I love my poor princess in rags 
 
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I know some day I'll find a way 
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To take her out of this old place 
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I'll work and slave, skimp and save 
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To change her rags to silk and lace 
 
Though it hurts and my body aches 
From the pain it takes just to set things right 
But for now I must be content 
With each moment spent in her arms each night 
 
She's the only girl for me 
And some day it's gonna be 
Just me and my and princess in rags (2x)