
King Takes The Queen
Larry Hosford
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Tom : E
E
Well you're a high life lady drinking city wine
E
And your finger rings honey how they shine
A
But you keep telling me that the queen is the thing
E
And I do not understand
B7
I'd like to deal you in to my game and you'd find
n.c. E
The King takes the queen honey every time
E
With the chess board logic and your knight's in your palms
E
You've rooked every body that you've ever known
A E
Well sit right down and I'll deal us a hand And that's what I understand
B7
But one of my rules is as clear as your wine
n.c. E E E A E B7 B7 E
The king takes the queen honey every time Musical interlope
E
Well you considered everything, the pros and cons
E
So Consider it said and consider it done
A E
If you play the game that I've got planned I hope you understand
B7
Un-til you call me and get change for your dime
n.c. E E E A E B7 B7 E
The king takes the queen honey every time Musicial interlope
E
I don't go no low ball stutter no pan
E
I don't acey ducey with no woman or man
A
But I've got five for your sweet little hand
E
That I know you'll understand
B7
Un-til I see you turn water into wine
n.c. E
The king takes the queen honey everytime
Lead, Repeat first 6 lines, to ending
ENDING:
B7
Yes Un-til I see you turn water to wine
n.c. E
The king takes the queen honey every time.
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