Tom: Em
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[Verse 1]
Em D
I talk to the people that lie beneath these stones
Am Em
Imagining they listen makes me feel less alone
Em D
I pick up the broken flowers, sometimes I dig a hole
Am Em
Welcome in the new ones, introduce 'em to the old
[Solo]
Em D A Am A Em
[Verse 2]
Em D
I can use a chisel and polisher the same
Am Em
I'll put anything you'd like to say under a name
Em D
I'll put on my suit, make sure my tie is straight
Am Em
Lend a hand to the mourning, send the loved ones on their way
[Chorus]
G Am
Well I ain't afraid to die 'cause I know where I'll go
Am Em
There I'll live forever on the streets made of gold
G Am
'Til then I'll keep on working, you won't hear me complain
Am Em
And every day I'll tip my hat to the rock that says my name
[Solo]
Em D A Em
[Verse 3]
Em D
Well I hired on out of high school in 1968
Am Em
My wife and I picked out a spot right up by the gate
Em D
It ain't much but every morning the sun shines on that ground
Am Em
One of these days when I clock out, that's where I'm a-layin' down
[Solo]
G Am Em G Am Em
[Chorus]
G Am
Well I ain't afraid to die 'cause I know where I'll go
Am Em
There I'll live forever on the streets made of gold
G Am
'Til then I'll keep on working, you won't hear me complain
Am Em
And every day I'll tip my hat to the rock that says my name
[Solo]
G Am Em G Am Em
[Bridge]
D
Born in Alabama
Am
Year 1-9-5-0
Em
Throw the dirt on top of me
D C
Sow the seeds and let it grow
[Chorus]
D Am
Well I ain't afraid to die 'cause I know where I'll go
Am Em
There I'll live forever on the streets made of gold
G Am
'Til then I'll keep on working, you won't hear me complain
Am Em
And every day I'll tip my hat to the rock that says my name
[Chorus 2]
G Am
Some day when I'm under it I hope you'll do the same
Am Em
Stop by sometime, tip your hat to the rock that says my name
[Solo]
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