G C
Linda works the diner pourin' coffee slingin' hash
D C G
She said, "I wouldn't have come in today but I really need the cash"
C
I know I can't fool anyone 'cause dark glasses tell no lies
D C G C
But make-up won't cover up a blackened eye" Ohhh no
G C
You see, Jimmy works construction now but yesterday it rained
D C G
So he went down to the liquor store and by noon he felt no pain
C
I came in an hour late then I let his supper burn
D C G
Well he hit the roof hit the wall and then it was my turn"
C D Em
He said "A man's home is his castle
C G D G D
It always has been and so it remains"
C D G C
But he holds the keys in a fist of rage
G D G C
His home is his castle and mine is a cage
G C
Someone much have heard the noise then they dialed 911
D C G
And the cop that showed up at the door asked,"Is there a problem son?"
G C
Jimmy smiled and said "No sir, just a little fight that's all
D C G C
Hey you know how it get's sometimes when you're layin' down the law",Ohhh no
G C
So I pulled out my suitcase I started packin' up my clothes
D C G
And Jimmy said 'Now Linda, where do you expect to go with those'
G C
I told him 'I have tried, but not an ounce of love survives'
D C Em C Em C
Well he grabbed my wrist and shouted you're not leavin' here alive"
G C
She said "I'm savin' up my money and when I get the nerve I'll run
D C G
But Jim don't give up easily so I intend to buy a gun
G C
He will never see the way he treats me is a crime
D C D
Somebody oughta lock him up but I'm the one "Who's done the time"
C D Em
He said "A man's home is his castle
C G D G D
It always has been and so it remains"
C D G C
But he holds the keys in a fist of rage
G D G C G
His home is his castle and mine is a cage