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d = down
u = up
Intro: D G A D
Verse 1
D(mute) D
Take the ribbon from your hair
G
shake it loose and let it fall
A
layin` soft upon my skin
D
like the shadows on the wall.
Verse 2
D(mute) D
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Come and lay down by my side
G
`till the early morning light
A
all i`m taking is your time
D
help me make it through the night.
Verse 3
D(mute) D
Yesterday is dead and gone
G
and tomorrow`s out of sight
A
and it`s sad to be alone
D
help me make it through the night.
Chorus
D G
I don`t care who`s right or wrong
D
i don`t try to understand
E
let the devil take tomorrow
A
Lord, tonight i need a friend.