Standard (EADGBE)
This old man I've talked about
Broke his own heart, poured it in the ground [G,C9,G]
Big red tree grew up and out
Throwing up its leaves, spins 'round and 'round [G,C9,G,G,C9]
I know all this and more
So take your hat off when you're talking to me
And be there when I feed the tree
This little squirrel that I used to be
Slammed her bike down the stairs[G,C9,G]
They put silver where her teeth had been
Baby, silvertooth, she grins and grins [
]
I know all this and more
So take your hat off, boy, when you're talking to me
And be there when I feed the tree
Take your hat off, boy, when you're talking to me
Be there when I feed the tree
This old man I used to be
Spins around, around, around, the tree [G,C9,G]
Silver, baby, come to me
I'll only hurt you in my dreams [G,C9,G,G,C9]
I know all this and... I know all this and...[A,A]
I know all this and more
So take your hat off, boy, when you're talking to me
And be there when I feed the tree
Take your hat off, boy, when you're talking to me
And be there when I feed the tree
[same as intro, end with four quick G's]