Capo on 3rd
Little slide intro at the beginning of each verse
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Verse 1
Em Am Em Am
So open promise fades
Em Am Em Am
and the sun forgets to rise
C Em
I'm lonely and I'm thirsty
Am Em
but it's better I stay dry
Em Am
Never more than two drinks away
Gm
from crying
Verse 2
Em Am Em Am
Stare into the glass
Em Am Em Am
and wait for the time to pass
C Em
And thank you for the offer
Am Em
but you know I must decline
Em Am
Never more than two drinks away
Gm
from crying
Bridge
C Em
There used to be a time
Am Em
When I could hold my head up high
C Em
My life stretched out before me
Am Em
and rivers flowed with wine
C Em
I had my love beside me
Am Em
and everything was fine
C Em
But now the ride is over
Am
It's hard to say goodbye
Verse 3
Em Am Em Am
So open promise fades
Em Am Em Am
and midnight turns to day
C Em
I'd love to drown my sorrow
Am Em
but I cannot tell a lie
Em Am
Never more than two drinks away
Gm
from crying