Intro
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F#m F#m/E F#m/C# F#m/B F#m/A F#m/B F#m
[Verse 1]
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The skeleton in the cupboard is standing there to see you
Bm F#m G# C#7
He hasn't any brains left but there's something in their place
F#m A E B
Yes he's always there waiting round the corner
Bm F#m G# C#7 F#m
Making any ordinary day change its face
[Chorus 1]
A E Bm F#m
He tries to drag me down all the time
G F#m
And make no bones about it
F#m
I don't doubt it that a dog could have a better life
A E Bm F#m
He just drags me down all the time
G F#m
And make no bones about it
F#m
I don't doubt it that a dog could have a better life
[instrumental break]
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[Verse 2]
F#m A E B
The cat has just had kittens and the dog has caught distemper
Bm F#m G# C#7
They help me to remember all my life I've had to save
F#m A E B
Now I know it's not worthwhile continuing the present
Bm F#m G# C#7 F#m
The only pleasant dream I have is rotting in a grave
[Chorus 2]
A E Bm F#m
Yes you can drag me down any time
G F#m
(For) make no bones about it
F#m
I don't doubt it that a dog could have a better life
A E Bm F#m
You can drag me down any time
G F#m
(For) make no bones about it
F#m
I don't doubt it that a dog would have a better life
[guitar solo]
F#m A E B Bm F#m G# C#7
F#m A E B Bm F#m G# C#7 F#m
[Chorus 3]
A E Bm F#m
Yes you can drag me down any time
G F#m
(For) make no bones about it
F#m
I don't doubt it that a dog could have a better life
A E Bm F#m
You can drag me down any time
G F#m
(For) make no bones about it
F#m
I don't doubt it that a dog would have a better life
A E Bm F#m
Yes you can drag me down any time
G F#m
(For) make no bones about it
F#m
I don't doubt it that a dog could have a better life
A E Bm F#m
You can drag me down any time
G F#m
(For) make no bones about it
F#m F#m/E F#m/C# F#m/B F#m/A F#m/B F#m
I don't doubt it that a dog would have a better life