The State Of Massachusetts Dropkick Murphys Chords annotated by Patrick M. Ryan, [email protected] http: profile.ultimate-guitar.com patrick.m.ryan1 [Banjo Intro] [Intro] A Dm F C Dm (x4) [Verse 1] Dm F She had excuses and she chose to use them C Dm She was the victim of unspeakable abuses Dm F Her husband was violent, malicious and distant C Dm Her kids now belong to the state of Massachusetts [Pre-Chorus] Dm F C Dm They've been taken away! Hey! Dm F C A They've been taken away! [Chorus] Dm F Billy was a bright one, Tommy's off his head Bb F C Mother loved them both the same, at least that's what she said Dm F I don't predict the future, I don't care about the past Bb F C Send them both to DSS, now you've had your chance [Refrain] Dm The poison stole your babies F The judges took your rights Bb F You can have your children C or the night Dm F C Dm (x4) [Verse 2] Dm F I suppose you've been a victim, I suspect you may have lied C Dm Have you lost all ambition, won't you give this thing a try Dm F If you can't and you fail, you won't be the only loser C Dm These kids don't stand a chance with you in their future [Pre-Chorus] Dm F C Dm They've been taken away! Hey! Dm F C Bb They've been taken away! Bb C [Chorus] Dm F Billy was a bright one, Tommy's off his head Bb F C Mother loved them both the same, at least that's what she said Dm F I don't predict the future, I don't care about the past Bb F C Send them both to DSS, now you've had your chance [Refrain] Dm The poison stole your babies F The judges took your rights Bb F You can have your children C or the night Bb C Bb C Dm The poison stole your babies F The judges took your rights Bb F You can have your children C or the night [Chorus] Dm F Billy was a bright one, Tommy's off his head Bb F C Mother loved them both the same, at least that's what she said Dm F I don't predict the future, I don't care about the past Bb F C Send them both to DSS, now you've had your chance [Refrain] Dm The poison stole your babies F The judges took your rights Bb F You can have your children C or the night [Outro] (intro riff)
