Clancy's Tavern
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C G Am F C G F
Any minute the 5 o'clock crowd will be coming, taps'll be flowing with beer
C G Am F C G C
The cigarette smoke is soon to be risin' and at 5:30 Clancy gets here
F G C G F
She knows all their faces, she's practically raised them and that's why they're loyal and true
C G Am F C G C
They'll pay their tabs and that pays the light bill and she keeps their glass full of brew
Em F
And the welders and the drivers and the old nine to fivers
C F
And the regular Joe's of the world
C G Am F
Are singing here's to you Clancy and your neighborhood tavern
C G C
Pour me another my girl
There's a waitress named Lily shows up at 7, to make sure their service is great
And there's a black dude named Elmo that cooks in the kitchen, burgers & chicken fried steak
Yeah round 9 o'clock the band will start playing, and the music will fill up the air
Then they'll take a break every 45 minutes, and the jukebox takes over from there
[Refrão] D A Bm G D A G
It's 1:35 last call's upon us, it's time to settle the score
D A Bm G D A D
Won't you call me a cab and bring me a tab, and while you're at it bring me one more
G A D A G
She's cleaned the last table and shined up the bar, it's late & everyone's gone
D A Bm G D A D
Then she'll c-o-c-k her pistol and count all her money, then drive that old Chrysler back home
F#m G
And the welders and the drivers and the old nine to fivers
D G
And the regular Joe's of the world
D A Bm G
Are singing here's to you Clancy and your neighborhood tavern
D A D
Pour me another my girl
How to play Clancy's Tavern
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Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
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