A Man And His Castle
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Intro: G C G C
G C
Linda works in the diner, pourin' coffee, slingin' hash
D C G
She said, I wouldn't have come in today but I really need the cash
C
I know I can't fool anyone 'cause dark glasses tell no lies
D G C
But make-up won't cover up a blackened eye. Oh oh oh no
G C
You see Jimmy works construction now but yesterday it rained
D C G
So he went down to the liquor store and by noon he felt no pain
C
I came in an hour late, then I let his supper burn
D C G
Well he hit the roof, hit the wall and then it was my turn
C D Em C G D G D
He said, a man's home is his castle it always has been and so it remains
C D G C G D G C
But he holds the keys in a fist of rage his home is his castle and mine is a cage
G C
Someone must have heard the noise and they dialed 9-1-1
D C G
And the cop who showed up at the door asked, is there a problem son
G C
Jimmy smiled and said, ""No sir, just a little fight that's all
D C G C
Hey you know how it gets sometimes when you're layin' down the Law. Oh oh oh no
G C
So I pulled out my suitcase, I started packin' up my clothes
G
And Jimmy said, Now Linda, where do you expect to go with those
C
I told him, I have tried, but not an ounce of love survives
D C Em C Em C
Well he grabbed my wrist and shouted you're not leavin' here alive
G C
She said, I'm savin up my money and when I get the nerve I'll run
D C G
But Jim don't give up easily so I intend to buy a gun
C
He will never see the way he treats me is a crime
D C D
Somebody oughta lock him up but I'm the one who's done the time
C D Em C G D G D
He said, a man's home is his castle It always has been and so it remains
C D G C G D G C G
But he holds the keys in a fist of rage his home is his castle and mine is a cage
How to play A Man And His Castle
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.