E
They're selling post cards of the hanging
A E
They're painting the passports brown
B7
The beauty parlor is filled with sailors
A E
The circus is in town
Here comes the blind commissioner
A E
They've got him in a trance
B7
One hand is tied to the tightrope walker
A E
The other is in his pants
A
And the riot squad they're restless
E A
They need somewhere to go
E B7
As lady and I look out tonight
A E
From Desolation Row