E G A 2x
E C
Ah, Ah, Ahhhhh... 2x
E
The heat of a summer day
G
Poundin' down on my back
A
Work like a dog in the sunlight
E
Tryin' to pay the people back
G A
I killed a man in the spring time
E G A
Had to work hard just to make a dime
G A E
To buy my baby the things that she needs
G
I guess I didn't think twice
E G
And now I have to pay the price
A G E
For killing a man of another creed
E C
Ah, Ah, Ahhhhh... 2x
E Bm F#m Bm
I guess I'll have to be strong
F#m D E
The rest of my life can't be too long
G A
I know I'll die some day
E G
And be going far away
A E
And you won't remember the things that I've done
E
I feel a shedding tear
G
It's only been a year
A G E
But I know I'll be dead when that evening comes
E C
Ah, Ah, Ahhhhh... 2x
E Bm F#m Bm
I guess I'll have to be strong
F#m D E
The rest of my life can't be too long
E C
Ah, Ah, Ahhhhh... 2x E G A 4x
* Alternate:
Capo II
E = D
C = Bb
G = F
A = G
Bm = Am
F#m = Em
D = C
