Standard (EADGBE)
Chorus 1
They try to make me go to rehab, I say no, no, no.
Yes I've been black but when I come back, you'll know, know, know.
I ain't got the time, and if my daddy thinks I'm fine.
He's tried to make me go to rehab, I won't go, go, go.
Verse 1
(7th) E Minor (5th) A Minor 7
I'd rather be at home with Ray,
F Minor 7 AbDom7
I ain't got seventy days.
(7th) E Minor (5th) A Minor 7
'Cos there's nothing, there's nothing you can teach me,
F Minor 7 AbDom7
That I can't learn from Mr Hathaway.
Bridge 1
I didn't get a lot in class,
But I know it don't come in a shot glass.
Chorus 2
They try to make me go to rehab, I say no, no, no.
Yes I've been black but when I come back, you'll know, know, know.
I ain't got the time, and if my daddy thinks I'm fine.
He's tried to make me go to rehab, I won't go, go, go.
Verse 2
(7th) E Minor (5th) A Minor 7
The man said why do you think you're here?
F Minor 7 AbDom7
I said, I got no idea.
(7th) E Minor (5th) A Minor 7
I'm gonna, I'm gonna, lose my baby,
F Minor 7 AbDom7
So I always keep a bottle near.
Bridge 2
He said I just think you're depressed,
Yes me, yeah baby and the rest.
Chorus 3
They try to make me go to rehab, I say no, no, no.
Yes I've been black but when I come back, you'll know, know, know.
Verse 3
(7th) E Minor (5th) A Minor 7
I don't ever want to drink again,
F Minor 7 AbDom7
I just, ooh I just need a friend.
(7th) E Minor (5th) A Minor 7
I'm not gonna spend ten weeks,
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And have everyone think I've gone mad.
Bridge 3
And it's not just my pride,
It's just 'till these tears have dried.
Chorus 4
They try to make me go to rehab, I say no, no, no.
Yes I've been black but when I come back you'll know, know, know.
I ain't got the time and if my daddy thinks I'm fine.
He's tried to make me go to rehab I won't go, go, go.