Tuning: Half step down (Standard in live versions)
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They were sitting on his tailgate
DM7
She was loving on his rough neck
G
She was talking bout running away
He was puffing on a cigarette
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Just thinking
How am I gonna say goodbye
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He said girl you got it good here
DM7
You dont need to mess with
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A guy going nowhere
She said how about Texas
Bm
He got up and shook his head then said
A
Aint you been listening
G
Its never gonna work out
And I think itd be a good time now to
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Let me go
G
You dont need me baby
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Stop holding on the way you are
Bm A
Dont you know Im no good for you
G
And itll only break your heart
If you dont
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Let me go
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He said other than a dreamer
DM7
I aint nothing but a drifter
G
You could do a lot better
He leaned over and he kissed her
Bm
He said you got another year of college and
A
A good mama and a daddy
G
And me I got 93 dollars
And this old 82 Chevy
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Let me go
G
You dont need me baby
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Stop holding on the way you are
Bm A
Dont you know I’m no good for you
G
And itll only break your heart
If you dont
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Let me go
Em7
She said nice try
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But you cant hide behind those shades there on your face
Em7
See I dont think youre all that tough
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I just think youre scared of love
G
And I think I wont take up that much space
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Let me go take me with you baby
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Its so cold outside your arms
Bm
And we both know
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That youre not as strong as you think you are
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So let me go take me with you baby
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I belong where you are
Bm
Don't you know
A G
I'm so good for you and itll only break your heart
Down the road
If you dont
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Let me go
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With you baby
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Let me go
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With you baby
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Just let me go
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