Play me a chord and I’ll play along
I’ll listen to you, and we’ll sing a song
As long as we’re singing, nothing is wrong
So you play a chord, and I’ll sing along
We sing about heartache and hardship and hard work
And making a living on trains and in trucks
Old songs about drinking and loving and finding
a sweet silver lining, when you’re down on your luck
Give me a chance, give me a start
Give me the time, to say what I mean
Patience to listen with all of my heart
The strength to enjoy the moments between
Then resign myself to my own misfortune And try to remember what’s really important
So narrow minded and too heavy handed
And it couldn’t be worse even if I had planned it
Play me a chord and I’ll play along
I’ll listen to you, and we’ll sing a song
As long as we’re singing, nothing is wrong
So you play a chord, and I’ll sing along
Then you come here for a favour
Like so many times before
And I have nothing left to give
You’ve no where else to go
Five dollar words and another excuse
I’d turn you away, but what is the use
Play me a chord and I’ll play along
I’ll listen to you, and we’ll sing a song
As long as we’re singing, nothing is wrong
So you play a chord, and I’ll sing along
Give me a chance, give me a start
Give me your hand, I’ll give you my heart
Just keep on singing and try to be strong
You play a chord, I’ll sing along
Just keep singing, try to be strong
As long as you’re singing, I’ll sing along
