Émile Bertrand by The United Steel Workers of Montreal
NOTE: The lyrics for this tab have been taken predominantly from the liner notes.
the version on their album contains a few different lyrics and an additional verse. As
I
done my best to provide accurate lyrics for the song as it is played on the album,
the additional verse. Enjoy.... and don't tell me if I am wrong because I don't want
know.
Intro:
C F (x 4)
C F
Dirty boats and filthy ropes.
C F
Sore backs from crooked jacks.
C F
Straw boss and Irish moss.
Am G
Kerosene and coal.
C F
Slinging hash and counting cash.
C F
Coffee stains and neck strains.
C F
Manager smiles at broken tiles
Am G
on the greasy old floors.
Bridge:
Am F C G
Am F G
Am F C G
Am F C
C F
Slow pokes and tow ropes.
C F
Sailors knots and widows plots.
C F
We hear the yell of the the steeple bell,
Am G
Of St. Cunégonde.
C F
Cads’ hands and frying pans.
C F
Cash in, clear the bin.
C F
Mopping floors and closing doors.
Am G
I’m on my way home to you.
Chorus:
Am F C G
But dreaming just comes easy
Am F G
When the work is too hard to bear.
Am F C G
But staring in your eyes dear,
Am F C
believing our dreams can be here.
Bridge:
C F
C F
C F
Am G
C F
We meet at night, ‘neath the dirty light.
C F
Filthy jeans with worn out seams
C F
Lunch box is out of hock.
Am G
Will we drink the night away?
Extra verse...
C F
Change your shoes, this afternoon
C F
You fixed your hair because you care
C F
Lipstick will do the trick
Am G
Will we dance until the dawn?
Chorus:
Am F C G
But dreaming just comes easy
Am F G
When the work is too hard to bear.
Am F C G
But staring in your eyes dear,
Am F C
Means believing our dreams can be here.
C F
It’s near to four, they locked the door.
C F
Descend the stairs, the dreams we share.
C F
The neon lights are outta sight
Am G
As we walk hand in hand home.