Verse
Cm A#
Here were the trees, see the grass, a Pinkerton spy.
A#m Eb G
Said "This is the place I will try," and he did.
Cm A#
Stood in the dark ,sat a man who beckoned him in,
A#m Eb G
But leaving his grass was a sin, but he did.
[Chorus]
C F C
Cucumber Castle be ever so humble it's home.
Eb G Cm
He saw the light in the cellar reflect in his eyes,
Eb A#7 C
Yet early that morning was he to receive a surprise.
C F C
Cucumber Castle be ever so humble it's home.
C F C
Cucumber Castle be ever so humble it's home.
[Verse]
Cm A#
Said 'Are you leaving or are you receiving my friend,
A#m Eb G
Doest need any money till then" and he did .
Cm A#
He said "I'm the owner,not you, and this is my stead,
A#m Eb G
So give it to me now I'm dead, and he did , said:
[Chorus]
C F C
Cucumber Castle be ever so humble it's home.
C F C
Cucumber Castle be ever so humble it's home.