♫ Intro: G* ♫ Verse 1: N.C. G When I give up the music I'll give up the drinking B7 Like a gave up the powder in the spring of 05 G G G I won't take to the highway I'll take care of the children B7 G Don't give up on me darling stay by my side
♫ Verse 2: G G G It's the taste of the whiskey the smell of the diesel B7 The roar of the crowd and the thrill of the night G G G I won't take it for granted it won't last forever B7 G I'll stay on the stage til they turn out light ♫ Verse 3: G G G What I wouldn't give for a taste of home cooking B7 What I wouldn't take just to get through the show G G G Wherever you find me you can't satisfy me B7 G I get homesick at home and sick on the road Guitar ♫ Solo: G G G B7 G G G B7 G ♫ Verse 4: G G G When I step through the door the floor's covered with marbles B G Gm C The dogs are loose the cats living inside G G G Forgive me for heading straight to the bedroom B7 G But a man on the run needs a good place to hide ♫ Verse 5: G G G When I give up the music I'll give up the drinking B7 Like a gave up the powder in the spring of 05 G G G I won't take to the highway I'll take care of the children B7 G Don't give up on me darling stay by my side ♫ Outro: G B7 G Don't give up on me darling stay by my side 🏷Legend: * strum once and let ring