CAPO 5
INTRO: G C G C
VERSE 1:
GC
Linda works the diner pourin' coffee slingin' hash
DCG
She said, "I wouldn't have come in today but I really need the cash"
C
I know I can't fool anyone 'cause dark glasses tell no lies
DCGC
But make-up won't cover up a blackened eye" Ohhh no
VERSE 2:
GC
You see, Jimmy works construction now but yesterday it rained
DCG
So he went down to the liquor store and by noon he felt no pain
C
I came in an hour late then I let his supper burn
DCG
Well he hit the roof hit the wall and then it was my turn"
CHORUS:
CDEm
He said "A man's home is his castle
CGDGD
It always has been and so it remains"
CDGC
But he holds the keys in a fist of rage
GDGC
His home is his castle and mine is a cage
VERSE 3:
GC
Someone much have heard the noise then they dialed 911
DCG
And the cop that showed up at the door asked,"Is there a problem son?"
GC
Jimmy smiled and said "No sir, just a little fight that's all
DCGC
Hey you know how it get's sometimes when you're layin' down the law",Ohhh no
VERSE 4:
GC
So I pulled out my suitcase I started packin' up my clothes
DCG
And Jimmy said 'Now Linda, where do you expect to go with those'
GC
I told him 'I have tried, but not an ounce of love survives'
DCEmCm
Well he grabbed my wrist and shouted you're not leavin' here alive"
VERSE 5:
GC
She said "I'm savin' up my money and when I get the nerve I'll run
DCG
But Jim don't give up easily so I intend to buy a gun
GC
He will never see the way he treats me is a crime
DCD
Somebody oughta lock him up but I'm the one "Who's done the time"
CHORUS:
CDEm
He said "A man's home is his castle
CGDGD
It always has been and so it remains"
CDGC
But he holds the keys in a fist of rage
G D G C G fade-
His home is his castle and mine is a cage