Standard (EADGBE)

Aadd11 (x02100) X 8

Too long on the road, my friend

Too long between rides

Too long between homes again

 Too lo-ong without someone by my side

 And Lord, there's something 'bout a sad song

that helps to ease the pain...

Here I am, Lord, just singing up a storm

 and I'm all alone again...

A Aadd11 (x02100) X 2

Too much going down today

just can't take it in

Too much running 'round today

can't tell you where I've been

Seems that just like singing in the only thing to do

only thing to help me pass the time

Songs are just like ladies--can't forget them when you're through

 and they're always on your mind...

 And the rosewood bitters

 Help me meet the sunshine in the morning

 And the rosewood bitters

 Help me through the night When I feel blue

1st Verse w/leads then intro X2

Too few stop to pass the time

Guess that's how it goes

So sure that there's much more than this

when really no one knows

And easing into midnight

 as the bitters pass around

crying in my beer

Singing someone else's troubles helps to ease your own

Goodnight, Irene, my dear...

CHORUS X 2

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