Tom: B
Introdução:
Bm E
The children sat upon the stairs
A D A D
High above a valley of tears
Bm E A D
Don't let them see you crying that way oh no
Bm E
Oh no Joe Porterhouse
A D
Is not gone forever
A D
He'll be back another day
Bm E A
Don't let them see you crying that way
D D/G D/F# D/G D
Please don't wake him let him sleep
D D/G D/F# D/G D
It's a moment she can keep
D D/G D/F# D/G D Am
Like an old bus tick - et or a photograph
D D/G D/F# D/G
Resting on the man - tle - piece
D D/G D/F# D/G D
While for the wicked there is no peace
D
She says it's not his time to go
Am Bm C
Why we were nearly lovers years ago
Am Bm C A
Now what is left for me
D Em Fm D G F#Em
Among the broken branches of the family tree
A D
Heart like an anchor
Arms like cable
A B Am C(repeat