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Verse:
B E
Overcoat
A D A
Old wool cap
B E
Leather gloves
A D A
Hide the fat
Pre-Chorus:
C# F#
In a world made of tears
C# F#
He is safe from his fears
Verse:
B
On his own
B E
He's on his own (on his own)
N.C.
He likes it that way
E F# G# F#
Verse:
B E
Thoughts arise
A D A
Fear is doubt
B E
Bearing through
A D A
Giving smell
Pre-Chorus:
C# F#
It's the happiest day
C# F#
When he moves far away
B
From the crowd
B E
The curious crowd
Chorus:
N.C.
He wants them to
F# E D E F#
Stand back the old man's snoring heavy
F# E D E F#
Down underneath the bridge he's got his
F# E D E
Mansion of cardboard slats
C# D E
And it's enough
N.C.
Oohhhh
lead break: (Repeat Verse twice during solo)
Pre-Chorus:
C# F#
It's the happiest day
C# F#
When he moves far away
B
From the crowd
B E
The curious crowd
Chorus:
N.C.
He wants them to
F# E D E F#
Stand back the old man's snoring heavy
F# E D E F#
Down underneath the bridge he's got his
F# E D E
Mansion of cardboard slats
C# D E
And it's enough (x2)
Oooh
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Last Updated: September 10, 2025