[Intro] (sound effects from tools) [Verse] A Nothin' ever (ever) happens in this town G Feelin' low down (down), not a lot to do around here C I thought that I would go right outta my mind D A Until a friend told me the news [Verse] A He said, "(Hey), you know that vacant lot G Right beside the gas station? Well, somebody bought it C And on the spot they're gonna build a shop D A Where we can go buy bolts and screws" [Verse] A Since then I've been walking on air (air) G I can barely brush my teeth or comb my hair C 'Cause I'm so excited and I really don't care D A I've been waiting since last June [Verse] A For this day to finally arrive G I'm so happy (happy) now just to be alive C 'Cause any minute now I'm gonna be inside D A Well, I hope they open soon [Pre-Chorus] E C E A D I can't wait no, (no I) I can't wait (oh when) E C E A D When they gonna open up that door? [Chorus] F E I'm goin' (yes I'm) goin', I'm a-goin' to the A G Goin' to the (hard) ware I'm goin', really goin' to the C D Goin' (hard) I'm goin' to the (hard) oh yes, I'm goin' to the E Hardware store [Verse] A In my sleeping bag I camped out overnight G Right in front of the store, then as soon as it was light out C I pressed my nose right up against the glass D A You know, I had to be first in line [Verse] A Gonna get me a flashlight and a broom G Want a pair of pliers for every single room in my house C See those hacksaws? Very, very soon D A One of them will be all mine [Verse] A Guys with nametags walking down the aisles G Rows of garden hoses that go on for miles and miles C Brand new socket wrenches in a plethora of styles D A All arranged alphabetically [Verse] A And they're doing a promotional stunt G There's a great big purple sign out front C That says every 27th customer D A Will get a ball-peen hammer free [Pre-Chorus] E C E A D I can't wait no, (no I) I can't wait (oh when) E C E A D When are they gonna open up that door? [Chorus] F E I'm goin' (yes I'm) goin', I'm a-goin' to the A G Goin' to the (hard) ware I'm goin', really goin' to the C D Goin' (hard) I'm goin' to the (hard) oh yes, I'm goin' to the E Hardware store [Chorus] F E I'm goin' (yes I'm) goin', I'm a-goin' to the A G Goin' to the (hard) ware I'm goin', really goin' to the C D Goin' (hard) I'm goin' to the (hard) oh yes, I'm goin' to the E Hardware store [Bridge] N.C Would you look at all that stuff... A They've got allen wrenches, gerbil feeders, toilet seats, electric heaters, G Trash compactors, juice extractor, shower rods and water meters C Walkie-talkies, copper wires, safety goggles, radial tires D Bb pellets, rubber mallets, fans and dehumidifiers A Picture hangers, paper cutters, waffle irons, window shutters G Paint removers, window louvers, masking tape and plastic gutters C Kitchen faucets, folding tables, weather stripping, jumper cables D Hooks and tackle, grout and spackle, power foggers, spoons and ladles A Pesticides for fumigation, high-performance lubrication G Metal roofing, water proofing, multi-purpose insulation C Air compressors, brass connectors, wrecking chisels, smoke detectors D Tire gauges, hamster cages, thermostats and bug deflectors A Trailer hitch demagnetizers, low-hydraulic synthesizers G Tennis rackets, angle brackets, Duracells and Energizers C Soffit panels, circuit brakers, vacuum cleaners, coffee makers D Calculators, generators, matching salt and pepper shakers [Pre-Chorus] E C E A D I can't wait no, (no I) I can't wait (oh when) E C E A D When are they gonna open up that door? [Chorus] F E I'm goin' (yes I'm) goin', I'm a-goin' to the A G Goin' to the (hard) ware I'm goin', really goin' to the C D Goin' (hard) I'm goin' to the (hard) oh yes, I'm goin' to the E Hardware Store! A Goin' (hard) I'm goin' to the (hard) oh yes, I'm goin' to the Hardware store F E I'm goin' (yes I'm) goin', I'm a-goin' to the A G Goin' to the (hard) ware I'm goin', really goin' to the C D Goin' (hard) I'm goin' to the (hard) oh yes, I'm goin' to the E Hardware store [Outro] F E I'm goin' (yes I'm) goin', I'm a-goin' to the A G Goin' to the (hard) ware I'm goin', really goin' to the C D Goin' (hard) I'm goin' to the (hard) oh yes, I'm goin' to the E Hardware store
