Key: A
Introduction: E A9 C#m A9 B
E E7M
down in a local bar, out on the boulevard.
C#m B9
the sound of an old guitar is saving you from sinking.
A9 B9
it's a long way down, it's a long way.
E E7M
back like you never broke, you tell a dirty joke.
C#m B9
he touches your leg and thinks he's getting close. for now you let him,
A9 B9
just this once, just for now
A9 B9
and just like that it's over.
(refrão)
E
don't turn away.
A9
dry your eyes, dry your eyes.
C#m
don't be afraid.
A9
keep it all in inside, all inside.
E
when you fall apart
A9
dry your eyes, dry your eyes.
C#m A9
life is always hard for the belle of the boulevard.
(ponte) E
E E7M
and all your silver rings, and all your silken things.
C#m B9
that song you softly sing is keeping you from breaking.
A9 B9
it's a long way down, it's a long way.
E E7M
back here you never lost, you shake the shivers off.
C#m B9
you take a drink to get your courage up. can you believe it?
A9 B9
just this once, just for now
A9 B9
and just like that it's over.
(refrão)
E A9
please hold on, it's alright.
E A9
please hold on, it's alright.
E E (deixe soar)
E E7M
Down in a local bar, out on the boulevard.
C#m B9
The sound of an old guitar is saving you.
(refrão)