Hobart Paving
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D A
I heard she drove the silvery sports-car
Bm A
Along the empty streets last night.
Gmaj7 D
Hanging around with hair-dos like mine.
G Asus4 A
No, I haven't seen the kids for some time.
D A
Picked up her shoes from the red-brick stairway,
Bm A
Just like a harpsichordist she moved.
Gmaj7 D
And back upstairs at half past two,
G Asus4 A
With a paper folded outside the loo.
Em G
Rain falls like elvis tears.
D Asus4 A
Oh no, no sugar tonight.
Em A
Out on the high street, dim all the lights and
Em Asus4 A Asus4 A Asus4 A
Cry coloured tears again.
D A
And baby, (don't forget to catch me.)
Bm A
Don't forget to catch me. (don't forget to catch me.)
Gmaj7 D
Hobart paving, don't you think that's it's time,
G Asus4 A
On this platform with the drizzle in my eyes?
D A
And baby, (don't forget to catch me.)
Bm A
Don't forget to catch me. (don't forget to catch me.)
Gmaj7 D
Hobart paving, don't you think that's it's time?
G Asus4 A
The ticket's in my hand, the train pulls down the line.
Em G
Rain falls like elvis tears.
D Asus4 A
Oh no, no sugar.
Em A
Out on the high street, dim all the lights and
Em Asus4 A
Cry coloured tears.
SOLO
D A
And baby, (don't forget to catch me.)
Bm A
Don't forget to catch me, (don't forget to catch me.)
Gmaj7 D
Don't forget to catch me, (don't forget to catch me.)
G Asus4 A
Don't forget to catch me. (don't forget to catch me.)
D A
Oh no, no sugar tonight, (don't forget to catch me.)
Bm A
Oh no, no sugar tonight, (don't forget to catch me.)
Gmaj7 D
No no, no sugar tonight. (don't forget to catch me.)
G A
Don't forget to catch me...
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Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
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