Ballad Of Tom

Phillip Long

key: (chord shapes in the key of A) Capo on a

E
Hey, tom
                 D
Good luck in the trial
              A                       E
They want to crucify a truly creative mind
               D          A
They want your head on a plate
                E
And drink some coke
           D
After the freak show
           A
After the midnight
              E
And fuck your soul

E
Hey, tom
                 D
Take care in the corner
                A                     E
There are many judases looking for a christ
               D          A
They want you head as a decency sign
                       E            D
They're gonna wait for you in the bread line
           A
Who's your alibi?
                E
Who was on your side?

E
Hey, tom
                D
You crossed the border
                A              E
Just like your brother did one day
         D               A
The same name, the same fate
           E             D
Two of our heroes in the lion's den
           A                     E
Two of our masters in public disgrace

E
Hey, tom
                 D
Good luck in the judgement
              A                       E
They want to crucify a truly creative mind
               D          A
They want your head on a plate
               E
And drink some coke
           D
After the freak show
           A
After the midnight
              E
And fuck your soul