Intro
Dm Dm/C Dm/A Dm/G Dm/F Dm/G Dm
Dm Dm/C Dm/A Dm/G Dm/F Dm/G Dm
[Verse 1]
Dm F C G
The skeleton in the cupboard is standing there to see you
Gm Dm E A7
He hasn't any brains left but there's something in their place
Dm F C G
Yes he's always there waiting round the corner
Gm Dm E A7 Dm
Making any ordinary day change its face
[Chorus 1]
F C Gm Dm
He tries to drag me down all the time
D# Dm
And make no bones about it
Dm
I don't doubt it that a dog could have a better life
F C Gm Dm
He just drags me down all the time
D# Dm
And make no bones about it
Dm
I don't doubt it that a dog could have a better life
[instrumental break]
Dm Dm/C Dm/A Dm/G Dm/F Dm/G Dm
[Verse 2]
Dm F C G
The cat has just had kittens and the dog has caught distemper
Gm Dm E A7
They help me to remember all my life I've had to save
Dm F C G
Now I know it's not worthwhile continuing the present
Gm Dm E A7 Dm
The only pleasant dream I have is rotting in a grave
[Chorus 2]
F C Gm Dm
Yes you can drag me down any time
D# Dm
(For) make no bones about it
Dm
I don't doubt it that a dog could have a better life
F C Gm Dm
You can drag me down any time
D# Dm
(For) make no bones about it
Dm
I don't doubt it that a dog would have a better life
[guitar solo]
Dm F C G Gm Dm E A7
Dm F C G Gm Dm E A7 Dm
[Chorus 3]
F C Gm Dm
Yes you can drag me down any time
D# Dm
(For) make no bones about it
Dm
I don't doubt it that a dog could have a better life
F C Gm Dm
You can drag me down any time
D# Dm
(For) make no bones about it
Dm
I don't doubt it that a dog would have a better life
F C Gm Dm
Yes you can drag me down any time
D# Dm
(For) make no bones about it
Dm
I don't doubt it that a dog could have a better life
F C Gm Dm
You can drag me down any time
D# Dm
(For) make no bones about it
Dm Dm/C Dm/A Dm/G Dm/F Dm/G Dm
I don't doubt it that a dog would have a better life