[Verse 1]
C
That picture hangin' on the wall
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Was painted by a friend
C Em
He gave it to me all down and out
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When he owed me ten
C
It doesn't look like much I guess
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But it's all that's left of him
C Em
And it sure is nice from right over here
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When the light's a little dim
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F
Step inside this house girl
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I'll sing for you a song
C Em
I'll tell you 'bout just where I've been
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It shouldn't take too long
F
I'll show you all the things that I own
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My treasures you might say
C Em
It couldn't be more than ten dollars worth
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They brighten up my day
[Verse 2]
C
This book of poems was given me
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By a girl I used to know
C Em
I guess I read it front to back
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Fifty times or so
C
It's all about the good life
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And stayin' at ease with the world
C Em
It's funny how I love that book
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And I never loved that girl
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[Verse 3]
C
Now you hold this piece of glass
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Up to the light that's shinin' through the door
C Em
It's a prism glass I found it on the road
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Can't you see that tiny rainbow
C
It's not really a prism I guess
F C/E C
Its just kind of broke a funny way
C Em
I was on my way through Houston
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And I was headed for L.A.
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[Verse 4]
C
This guitar was given me
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By old man Thomas Gray
C Em
It's not too much to look at
F C/E G
But I play it every day
C
It's been across this country
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Four or five times I guess
C Em
Between me and old man Tom
F C/E G
It never got much rest
[Chorus]
[Verse 5]
C
Well that's just about all I own
F C/E C
All I care to I guess
C Em
Except this pair of boots maybe
F C/E G
And that funny yellow vest
C
And that leather jacket and that leather bag
F C/E C
And that hat hangin' on the wall
C Em
Just so it's not too much to carry babe
F C/E G
Could I see you again next Fall
[Chorus]