[Intro] E A
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With kings and fools
A E
And knaves in tow
E
The leaving song
A B7
Has far to go
E
They shake your head
A E
And rattle your bones
E
With shallow truths
A B7
And hollow hopes
E
The leaving song
B7
The leaving song
A
The leaving song
E
If this winter is hard
A E
Where will you go
E
The snow may fall
A B7
And the wind may blow
E
On a pair of good boots
A E
And a brand new coat
E
The eyes may feast
A B7
But the purse can't own
E
The leaving song
B7
The leaving song
A
The leaving song
E
You could sail to France
A E
On a leaky boat
E
Go down to Spain
A B7
And warm your toes
E
Take a long time
A E
If you go by road
E
But time is tall
A B7
When you're on your own
E
The leaving song
B7
The leaving song
A
The leaving song
( E A E A B7 )
E
So wipe your tears
A E
And blow your nose
E
Curse this life
A B7
You never chose
E
Curse this rain
A E
Curse this friend and foe
E
Come on boots
A B7
Steady we go
E
The leaving song
B7
The leaving song
A
The leaving song
( E A E A B7 )
