Only Alone Anyhow

Intro: Eb5 [Verso 1] Eb5 Ebsus Don't get too loose, don't get too lax Bbsus7 Don't lose your boots, keep your bags packed Ebsus Tell 'em one of your jokes, sing a few of your songs Ebsus You won't be staying long [Verso 2] Eb5 Ebsus Don't get too cute, don't get too quaint Bbsus7 Don't put down roots, you're gonna miss your train Ebsus Douse some dirt on the fire, leave the paint to peel Ebsus Watch the road and keep your hands on the wheel Interlude: 1 Eb5 Ebsus Bbsus7/F Ebsus [Verso 3] Eb5 Ebsus Don't say too much, no last names Bbsus7 I know it sounds like fun, but it's just not safe Ebsus Play it close to the chest, be your own best friend Ebsus You'll thank me in the end [Verso 4] Eb5 Ebsus Don't get too close, don't get too warm Bbsus7 I know it feels like home, but you're gonna get burned Ebsus Keep to dark back streets, cut 'em off at the past Ebsus Travel by night and cover all of your tracks Interlude: 2 Eb5 Ebsus Bbsus7 Ebsus [Ponte] Cm Gm I used to believe in love Cm Fm7 Until love hung me up to dry Eb And now I've got to hang love up [Verso 5] Eb Fm So don't take the trip, don't buy the house Gm Don't pick out rings, don't make the vows Fm Don't have the kids, don't settle down N.C. You'll only end up alone anyhow Outro: Eb5 Fm7/E Gm7/E Fm7/E Eb5