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Verse 1:
A Bm
A bunch of lonesome and very quarrelsome heroes
E E7 A Asus4 A Asus2 A Asus2 A
Were smoking out along the open road;
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The night was very dark and thick between them,
E E7 A Asus4 A Asus2 A
Each man beneath his ordinary load.
Chorus:
D A A/G#
"I'd like to tell my story, "
B E E7
Said one of them so young and bold,
D A A/G#
"I'd like to tell my story,
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Before I turn into gold."
Verse 2:
A Bm Bm/A Bm Bm/A Bm
But no one really could hear him,
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The night so dark and thick and green;
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Well I guess that these heroes must always live there
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Where you and I have only been.
Chorus:
D A A/G#
Put out your cigarette, my love,
B E E7
You've been alone too long;
D A A/G#
And some of us are very hungry now
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To hear what it is you've done that was so wrong.
Verse 3:
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I sing this for the crickets,
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I sing this for the army,
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I sing this for your children
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And for all who do not need me.
Chorus:
D A A/G#
"I'd like to tell my story, "
B E E7
Said one of them so bold,
D A A/G#
"Oh yes, I'd like to tell my story
F#m E E7
'Cause you know I feel I'm turning into gold."
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Last Updated: March 1, 2026