(first chorus cello only) Goodbye, goodbye, Eastern Standard Time It could be roses in my pockets or be roses on my stone. C Am F C The waves on the shore take all of my being, Dm C F G C gray and habitual, resolved and serene. C Am F C And I'm at your door half-smiling Dm C F G C All of a man half-waiting for the bell to ring. A C While all of those waves unwavering Bb C G I'm wa--ve-ring F C F Goodbye, goodbye, Eastern Standard Time F it could be roses in my pockets C G or be roses on my stone F C Goodbye, goodbye F C Em In the dark, dark hour of night F I'll be the only one alone C I'll be the only one alone G C I'll be the only one alone ( Tab from: https://www.guitartabs.cc/tabs/t/tall_heights/eastern_standard_time_crd.html ) C Am It can't be ignored F C though it can be screened. Dm C Oh singing out these melodies F G C with all I mean. Dm Am So surround and adore me, Dm Am arouse and implore me. A C The waves will roll, the waves will crash Bb C G and what left will there be? Bb C G Oh, what left will there be? F C F Goodbye, goodbye, Eastern Standard Time F it could be roses in my pockets C G or be roses on my stone F C Goodbye, goodbye F C Em In the dark, dark hour of night F I'll be the only one alone C I'll be the only one alone G I'll be the only one alone F I'll be the only one alone C I'll be the only one alone G I'll be the only one alone Am C F Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye Am C Dm Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye C Am F C The waves on the shore take all of my being. Am C F Goodbye, goodbye.