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TABBY CAT MUSIC ARCHIVES
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Transcribed by: asf0@comcast.net Alice Franceschini
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Note: Gm = 355333 Gm- = 354333 A#6 = 003333 A#6- = 002333
EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF Neal McCoy
Bb Eb F
Jerry he's a work-aholic never made time for the family
Bb
He's dedicated to his gin and tonics
Eb F
But they don't give him what he needs
Bb Eb F
And Joey he pays alimony to two ex-wives in different towns
Bb Eb F
Tries to act like he ain't lonely But the single life wears you down
Gm Gm- A#6 A#6-
As for me I'm no different from the rest
Eb F
Yeah, I've been coming here every since that woman left, Now it's
CHORUS:
Bb Eb Eb
Every man for himself to-night Yeah, we're looking out for number one
Eb F
And trying to get on with our lives
Bb (Bb) Eb
It's heartbreaking and soul aching when you've got nobody else
Bb F
So friend it's good to have you here to night
Eb Bb
But it's everyman for him self.
Bb Eb F
In waltzed a long haired beauty We're all prayin' that she's unattached
Bb Eb F
I felt a chill go straight through me I've never seen a smile like that
Bb
I ain't worried about Bill or Darryl
Eb F
They're both wearing their wedding bands
Bb
The rest of us are fish in a barrel
Eb F
She could have her pick but understand
Gm Gm- A#6 A#6
She can't save us all from the lonely lives we lead
Eb F
So bartender will you send her a drink Tell her it's from me, cause it's
Go to chorus, lead, to interlude
INTERLUDE:
Gm Gm-
I'll be your shoulder friend when you feel like giving up
A#6 A#6-
If it ever gets down to it finding love well it's then
Go to chorus
