My thanks go to BB John.
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[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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I was a sailor, I was lost at sea
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I was under the waves, before love rescued me
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I was a fighter, I could turn on the threat
E N.C.
Now I stand accused of the things I've said
[Chorus]
A
Love comes to town, I'm gonna jump that train
E
When love comes to town
A
I'm gonna catch that plane
E
Maybe I was wrong to ever let you down
E N.C.
But I did what I did before love came to town
[Interlude]
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[Verse 2]
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Used to make love under a red sunset
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I was making promises I was soon to forget
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She was pale as the lace of her wedding gown
E N.C.
But I left her standing before love came to town.
[Verse 3]
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Ran into a juke joint when I heard a guitar scream
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The notes were turning blue, I was dazed and in a dream
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As the music played I saw my life turn around
E N.C.
That was the day before love came to town
[Chorus]
A
When love comes to town, I'm gonna jump that train
E
When love comes to town
A
I'm gonna catch that plane
E
Maybe I was wrong to ever let you down
E N.C.
But I did what I did before love came to town
[Solo] (The Edge)
[Chorus]
A
When love comes to town, I'm gonna jump that train
E
When love comes to town
A
I'm gonna catch that plane
E
Maybe I was wrong to ever let you down
E
But I did what I did before love came to town
[Solo] (B.B. King)
[Verse 4]
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I was there when they crucified my Lord
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I held the scabbard when the soldier drew his sword
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I threw the dice as they pierced his side
E N.C.
But I've seen love conquer the great divide
[Chorus]
A
When love comes to town, I'm gonna catch that train
E
When love comes to town
A
I'm gonna catch that plane
E
Maybe I was wrong to ever let you down
E N.C.
But I did what I did before love came to town
[Solo] (B.B. King)
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