Key: E
Introduction:
Eb Eb7
I'll catch the tramline in the morning
Ab
With your leave Van Bushell said
Bb Bb7
He had further heard the cock crow
Ab Eb
As he stumbled out the shed
Eb7
Then blind Joseph came towards him
Ab
With a shotgun in his arms
Bb Bb7
He said you'll pay me twenty dollars
Ab Eb
Before you leave my farm
Bb7
Van Bushell saw the hook
Ab Eb
Which replaced Joseph's hand
Eb7 Ab
He said now calm you down my brother
Bb7 Eb
Let's discuss this man to man
Eb7 Ab
It's no good you getting angry
Eb Bb/D Cm
We must try to act our age
Cm7 Ab Eb
You're pursuing your convictions
Ab Eb
Like some hermit in a cage
Eb F7
You're the son of your father
Ab Eb
Try a little bit harder
F7 Bb
Do for me as he would do for you
Eb F7
With blood and water bricks and mortar
Ab Eb
He built for you a home
Eb Bb/D Cm Cm7
You're the son of your father
Ab Eb
So treat me as your own
Well slowly Joseph well he lowered the rifle