Key: D
Introduction:
D G
The man who preached the funeral said it really was a simple way to die
A D
He laid down to rest one afternoon and never opened up his eyes
D G
They hired me and Fred and Joe to dig the grave and carry up some chairs
A D
It took us seven hours and I guess we must have drunk a case of beer
I guess I ought to go and watch them put 'im down but I don't own a suit