Homeless - Loudon Wainwright

Capo 2 - written relative to capo

* = Barchord

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When you were alive, I was never alone
                     E
Somewhere in the world, there was something called home
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And as long as you lived, I would be allright
A                        E
There were reasons to win, and incentives to fight
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Now I'm smoking again. I thought all that was through
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And I don't wanna live. But what else can I do

B *

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And I feel like I've faked all that I ever did
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And I've grown a gray beard, but I cry like a kid
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I was seven when I sang you'd rosin the bow
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There in Aunt Mary's kitchen and I don't guess I know
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That it's why I've done this for all of this time
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But now I'm playing and singing, seems a game or a crime
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People have called to find out if I'm fine
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I assure them I am. But I'm not - it's a lie

B *

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They say in the end, your good friends pull you through
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But everyone knows, my best friend was you.
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Hey, I've gotten some help. I guess I was afraid
                              E
You suppose something will happen when someone is paid
                              A
But I am getting better once again I'll be strong
                  E
After all, listen, I'm singing this song

A *
When you were alive I was never alone
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Somewhere in the world there was something called home

E                                  A
Now I feel like I'm homeless but I will be alright
                                    E
I'll get through the days. I'll face-down the night.