Moody Richard
Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks
Intro
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Verse 1:
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Moody Richard, he was always hangin’ round
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Moody Richard, was the biggest square in town
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Moody Richard, he was always on the scene
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But his presence never really meant a thing
Chorus:
Cmi7 Emi
He was an innocent bystander
Cmi7 Emi
Watchin’ his time go by
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Mister innocent bystander
Cmi7 F G Bb C D
Doesn’t your time fly by
Verse 2:
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Moody Richard, never had a thing to say
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But his silence didn’t matter anyway
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And his problem was an easy one to solve
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Moody Richard never really got involved
Chorus:
Cmi7 Emi
He was an innocent bystander
Cmi7 Emi
Watchin’ his time go by
Cmi7 Emi
Mister innocent bystander
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Doesn’t your time fly by
Bridge:
F#mi
Well he’s guilty of one crime
Emi
Must he ruin her life and mine
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For he’s always standing by
Emi
In the corner of your eye
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Yes, he’s guilty, guilty
Chorus:
Cmi7 Emi
He was an innocent bystander
Cmi7 Emi
Watchin’ his time go by
Cmi7 Emi
Mister innocent bystander
Cmi7 F G Bb C D
Doesn’t your time fly by
[guitar solo]
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Chorus:
Cmi7 Emi
He was an innocent bystander
Cmi7 Emi
Watchin’ his time go by
Cmi7 Emi
Mister innocent bystander
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Doesn’t your time fly by
