The Message

Intro: E, Esus, E x4

Verse 1:
E
Hey Mikey, this is your father 
speaking.
A
Please pick up the phone.
E
I got something real urgent to tell 
you son.
               B                   
Something that runs chills through 
           A
my bones.
E                                 
There's been trouble in our 
   A
hometown and I think it's time to 
come back.
E                         B      
Your brother, Billy, shot 15 men 
       A             B     E
in the head with my .44ing gun.

E, Esus, E x2

Verse 2:
E
The trial starts next Tuesday.
A
You've been requested by the state.
E                                
They want you to testify on your 
B                  A
brother's state of mind.
        E
So pack up your bags and take the 
train West.
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        A
Back to old Baker Street.
E                   B
Won't you hurry up, Mikey.
               A                   
Your brother's in trouble deep and 
     B               E
he's way in past his feet.

E, Esus, E x2

Bridge:
A                          B     
The attorney's say that he 
              E
doesn't even have a prayer.
A                                 
They say they're doing their best,
           B                 E
 but can't find any proof anywhere.
A               C#m
They say he's a goner.
A             B                  
They say he's bound to the 
   E
electric chair.

Verse 3:
E
Well Billy's been calling on you, 
Mikey.
          A
He's been calling your name.
E                                 
He wants to see ya before this 
                              B 
whole thing begins. He hopes you 
                       A
still see him the same.
E                                 
He hopes you still see him as your
                       A
 big brother, not some murderous 
man.
E                  B
I really think you two should talk.
        A                    B    
Because deep down, you know, 
                     E
Billy's a good and honest man.

Break: E, Esus, E x4

Verse 4:
E
Well I guess I'll see ya, Mike.
A
I'll see ya in a couple of days.
E                                 
I really hope you get this message
            B
 before the times have changed.
E
Just remember to pack your suit and 
tie.
A
You wanna look good in front of that
 judge.
E                               B
When you were younger we didn't cut 
ya much slack.
A                                 
But just remember, Mike, you 
  B                         E
should always have your families 
back.