James chords by Josh Rouse

Chords with lyrics

Tuning: EADGBE

Intro:
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Verse 1:
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He decided he'd be better off a-lone
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So he left his wife and child and went so-lo
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It is summertime, Atlanta's hot as he-ll
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He thinks back to what he had, and where he's now

Chorus:
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(Whoo) James can't stop hangin' out in the bars
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He's on top, breakin' all the ladies' hearts
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James ain't got a problem with alcohol
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He can't stop hangin' out in the bars

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Found a pay phone, and the courage, it did sw-ell
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What to say James never really knew that well
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And his apology was more than they could st-and
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"I'm just a poor excuse for what some call a man"

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James can't stop hangin' out in the bars
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He's on top, breakin' all the ladies' hearts
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James ain't got a problem with alcohol
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He can't stop hangin' out in the bars

Instrumental:
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Oh-oh, oh-oh
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Oh-oh, ooh

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"So I want you to be spirited and bra-ve
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Find someone to love, but never take my pl-ace"
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He hung the phone up and defeated his own li-fe
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Disappeared into the closest neon sign

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(Whoo) James can't stop hangin' out in the bars
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He's on top, breakin' all the ladies' hearts
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James ain't got a problem with alcohol
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He can't stop hangin' out in the bars (Whoo)

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James can't stop

N.C.
When I walk down this street, I base it on five things: what you say and what you do. You mind your words.
Common sense tells me not to drink

Outro:
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