Intro: A-D-A-E x2 A D A E There's a good tradition of love and hate staying by the fireside A D A E There's a good tradition of love and hate staying by the fireside A D And though the rain may fall your father's calling you A E You still feel safe inside A D And though your ma's too proud your brother's ignoring you A E You still feel safe inside D Oh, was this solo? A Was this yesterday? E A Was this true for you? D A 'cause while all the rest have taken time E A This didn't do a lot for you Instrumental: A-D-A-E x 2 A D And the corners laced with memories A E Tell you how it used to be A D A E Your mother smiles, the children play, and all the bad things happen miles away A D And strong feelings never bother you A E You hold your head up while the rest of us try to D Oh, call the stations A Call the people E A We all want to know D A 'cause while all the rest have taken time E A You don't want to know Instrumental: A-D-A-E x 2 Solo: A-D-A-E x 2 A D A E There's a good tradition of love and hate staying by the fireside A D A E There's a good tradition of love and hate staying by the fireside A D And though the rain may fall your father's calling you A E You still feel safe inside A D And though your ma's too proud your brother's ignoring you A E You still feel safe inside D Oh, was this solo? A Was this yesterday? E A Was this true for you? D A 'cause while all the rest have taken time E A This didn't do a lot for you