Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Verse 1: A I don't want your lonely mansion D With a tear in every room A All I want's the love you promised E Beneath the haloed moon Verse 2: A But you think I should be happy D With your money and your name A And hide myself in sorrow E A While you play your cheating game
Chorus: D Silver threads and golden needles A Cannot mend this heart of mine C#m And I dare not drown my sorrow D G E7 In the warm glow of your wine Verse 3: A But you think I should be happy D With your money and your name A And hide myself in sorrow E A While you play your cheating game Solo: A D D A E A D A Chorus: D Silver threads and golden needles A Cannot mend this heart of mine C#m And I dare not drown my sorrow D G E7 In the warm glow of your wine Outro: A You can't buy my love with money D For I never was that kind A Silver threads and golden needles E A Cannot mend this heart of mine D A Silver threads and golden needles G A F A Cannot mend this heart of mine