******************************I'M NOT TO
BLAME*****************************
written and performed by Kevin Jones, from the album NOBODY'S FATHER,
released by Taxim Records of Germany, September 00, catalogue # TX 3014-2 TA,
submitted by Marcia Jones
Verse 1:
G C G Em G
C
Landlord's coming, he wants some money, banker's calling
D G C
G Em
He knows my name, you all don't know me, when skies are sunny
C D G C G
You only know me, when I'm in pain
Chorus:
G C G Em G
C D
Lord take me from, this lonesome valley, Lord take me from, this burying
plane,
G C G Em C D
G C G
And take me home, precious Jesus, I'm sure you know, I'm not to blame
Verse 2:
G C G Em G C
D
Friends come over, smoke with Mary, start to bragging and call it fun
G C G Em C D
G C G
I wish I did not, have to tell stories, and sit contented with what I've done
Verse 3:
G C G Em G C
D
I called my woman, one aching morning, I said my woman where have you gone
G C G Em C D
G C G
She said, oh come on, it ain't nothing, I was just looking for someone strong
Verse 4:
G C G Em G C
D
I went out fishing, that aching morning, and Lord the river, it looked like
peace
G C G Em C D
G C G
I stood upon, the bridge above it, just contemplating, my sweet release
