Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Intro: A E A Verse 1: A E A A broken man moves slowly down the sidewalk A E A A7 Humbled by the favours he must seek D A F# From those that he encounters on his walk through misery A G A Who are rich enough to hurt just as they please A E A If not for love I could be one of these
Verse 2: A E A An old man on a park bench stares with envy A E A A7 At a couple with their children on their knees D A F# While across the park a young man is caught by the police A G A Stealing for a habit he must feed A E A A7 And if not for love I could be one of these Chorus: D E A A7 I could be one of these or so many many more D A Always at the beck and call of shame D E A F# I'm thankful I was called by love to walk among the happy D E A But if not for you love wouldn't know my name Verse 3: A E A A man of squander talents vainly calls on A E A A7 His gift of God now straining through his soul D A F# While in the crowd before him a jealous friend awaits A G A The moments that he can no longer please A E A A7 And if not for love I could be one of these Chorus: D E A A7 I could be one of these or so many many more D A Always at the beck and call of shame D E A F# I'm thankful I was called by love to walk among the happy D E A But if not for you love wouldn't know my name A E A D A Yes if not for love I could be one of these
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