Dropkick Murphys é uma banda de celtic punk formada em Quincy, Massachusetts, Estados Unidos. Primeiramente tocavam juntos no porão de um barbearia de um amigo, eles misturaram Oi!, música irlandesa, e hardcore. Suas influências incluem bandas como Stiff Little Fingers, The Pogues, The Clash e Swinging Utters. O nome da banda foi tirado de um centro de reabilitação de drogados.
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Chords annotated by Patrick M. Ryan, [email protected] http: profile.ultimate-guitar.com patrick.m.ryan1
[Banjo Intro]
[Intro]
ADmFCDm (x4)
[Verse 1]
DmF She had excuses and she chose to use them CDm She was the victim of unspeakable abuses DmF Her husband was violent, malicious and distant CDm Her kids now belong to the state of Massachusetts
[Pre-Chorus]
DmFCDm They've been taken away! Hey! DmFCA They've been taken away!
[Chorus]
DmF Billy was a bright one, Tommy's off his head BbFC Mother loved them both the same, at least that's what she said DmF I don't predict the future, I don't care about the past BbFC Send them both to DSS, now you've had your chance
[Refrain]
Dm The poison stole your babies F The judges took your rights BbF You can have your children C or the night DmFCDm (x4)
[Verse 2]
DmF I suppose you've been a victim, I suspect you may have lied CDm Have you lost all ambition, won't you give this thing a try DmF If you can't and you fail, you won't be the only loser CDm These kids don't stand a chance with you in their future
[Pre-Chorus]
DmFCDm They've been taken away! Hey! DmFCBb They've been taken away!
BbC
[Chorus]
DmF Billy was a bright one, Tommy's off his head BbFC Mother loved them both the same, at least that's what she said DmF I don't predict the future, I don't care about the past BbFC Send them both to DSS, now you've had your chance
[Refrain]
Dm The poison stole your babies F The judges took your rights BbF You can have your children C or the night
BbC BbC
Dm The poison stole your babies F The judges took your rights BbF You can have your children C or the night
[Chorus]
DmF Billy was a bright one, Tommy's off his head BbFC Mother loved them both the same, at least that's what she said DmF I don't predict the future, I don't care about the past BbFC Send them both to DSS, now you've had your chance
[Refrain]
Dm The poison stole your babies F The judges took your rights BbF You can have your children C or the night