Jackdaw
Al Stewart
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Tom : Am
Dmaj9 Em7 Dmaj9 Em7
[Verse 1]
Dmaj9
I'm running away
Em7
On a day like today
Dmaj9
Nothing you say
Em7
Could cause me to stay
[Chorus]
Dm
Jackdaw (jackdaw)
G G7
Leaving by your back door
C
Should be gone by now
F G
Should be gone by now
E7 Am F Am A
Should be gone by now
[Verse 2]
Dmaj9
Don't try to follow
Em7
Just leave it alone
Dmaj9
The trains have all left now
Em7
And the station is closed
[Chorus]
[Instrumental]
Amaj7 Em7 Amaj7 Em7 Bm E7 A D Bm E7 A A7
[Verse 3]
Dmaj9
It's five in the morning
Em7
And it's rainy and cold
Dmaj9
Just go back to sleep now
Em7
And you won't see me go
[Chorus]
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