Biography:
Tim Hardin (born Timothy James Hardin in Eugene, Oregon, USA on 23 December 1941 – 29 December 1980) was an American folk musician and composer. He is best remembered for writing the top 40 hits "If I Were a Carpenter" covered by Bobby Darin and "Reason to Believe" covered by Rod Stewart, as well as his own uneven recording career.
Hardin dropped out of high school at age 18 to join the Marine Corps. After his discharge he moved to New York City in 1961, where he briefly attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
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[Intro]
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[Verse]
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Here I am back home again, I’m here to rest
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All they ask is where I've been, knowing I've been west
[Chorus]
Am G
I'm the family's unowned boy
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Golden curls of envied hair
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Pretty girls with faces fair
G C
See the shine in the black sheep boy
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[Verse 2]
C C/B Am Am/G G G6
If you love me, let me live in peace, please understand
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That the black sheep can wear the golden fleece, and hold a winning hand
[Chorus]
Am G
I'm the family's unowned boy
F C
Golden curls of envied hair
C C/B Am Am/G
Pretty girls with faces fair
G C
See the shine in the black sheep boy
[Chorus]
Am G
I'm the family's unowned boy
F C
Golden curls of envied hair
C C/B Am Am/G
Pretty girls with faces fair
G C
See the shine in the black sheep boy
C C/B Am Am/G G G6
C C/B Am Am/G G C
C C/B Am Am/G G G6
C C/B Am Am/G G C
[Verse]
C C/B Am Am/G G G6
Here I am back home again, I’m here to rest
C C/B Am Am/G G C
All they ask is where I've been, knowing I've been west
[Chorus]
Am G
I'm the family's unowned boy
F C
Golden curls of envied hair
C C/B Am Am/G
Pretty girls with faces fair
G C
See the shine in the black sheep boy
C C/B Am Am/G G G6
C C/B Am Am/G G C
[Verse 2]
C C/B Am Am/G G G6
If you love me, let me live in peace, please understand
C C/B Am Am/G G C
That the black sheep can wear the golden fleece, and hold a winning hand
[Chorus]
Am G
I'm the family's unowned boy
F C
Golden curls of envied hair
C C/B Am Am/G
Pretty girls with faces fair
G C
See the shine in the black sheep boy
[Chorus]
Am G
I'm the family's unowned boy
F C
Golden curls of envied hair
C C/B Am Am/G
Pretty girls with faces fair
G C
See the shine in the black sheep boy
C C/B Am Am/G G G6
C C/B Am Am/G G C
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