Intro
Am Am/G Am/E Am/D Am/C Am/D Am
Am Am/G Am/E Am/D Am/C Am/D Am
[Verse 1]
Am C G D
The skeleton in the cupboard is standing there to see you
Dm Am B E7
He hasn't any brains left but there's something in their place
Am C G D
Yes he's always there waiting round the corner
Dm Am B E7 Am
Making any ordinary day change its face
[Chorus 1]
C G Dm Am
He tries to drag me down all the time
A# Am
And make no bones about it
Am
I don't doubt it that a dog could have a better life
C G Dm Am
He just drags me down all the time
A# Am
And make no bones about it
Am
I don't doubt it that a dog could have a better life
[instrumental break]
Am Am/G Am/E Am/D Am/C Am/D Am
[Verse 2]
Am C G D
The cat has just had kittens and the dog has caught distemper
Dm Am B E7
They help me to remember all my life I've had to save
Am C G D
Now I know it's not worthwhile continuing the present
Dm Am B E7 Am
The only pleasant dream I have is rotting in a grave
[Chorus 2]
C G Dm Am
Yes you can drag me down any time
A# Am
(For) make no bones about it
Am
I don't doubt it that a dog could have a better life
C G Dm Am
You can drag me down any time
A# Am
(For) make no bones about it
Am
I don't doubt it that a dog would have a better life
[guitar solo]
Am C G D Dm Am B E7
Am C G D Dm Am B E7 Am
[Chorus 3]
C G Dm Am
Yes you can drag me down any time
A# Am
(For) make no bones about it
Am
I don't doubt it that a dog could have a better life
C G Dm Am
You can drag me down any time
A# Am
(For) make no bones about it
Am
I don't doubt it that a dog would have a better life
C G Dm Am
Yes you can drag me down any time
A# Am
(For) make no bones about it
Am
I don't doubt it that a dog could have a better life
C G Dm Am
You can drag me down any time
A# Am
(For) make no bones about it
Am Am/G Am/E Am/D Am/C Am/D Am
I don't doubt it that a dog would have a better life