The Ballad of Tommy Foster
Capo I

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For thirty eight years, my life had begun
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I was never a man without holding a gun
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Now all that I hold is regret and I'm too old to run.
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And for thirty eight years, I've not walked on grass
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Living the life of my crimes from the past
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But I'd give it all back just to lie in the arms of my love.

* CHORUS *:
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Throw away shotgun, throw away sorrow
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Live out of existence, turn good for tomorrow
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I am a bank robber, and a girl I desire
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I've changed for the better I am not a damn liar
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My name's Tommy Foster and all that I've robbed is my life.

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And for thiry eight years, I've seen growm men cry
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and I've watched them come back time after time
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and I hate them for having the chance, why can't it be mine.
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And for thirty eight years, it's long since the stars
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shined into my eyes, not to care of my past
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And the lady I love, you've found the good in my heart.

* CHORUS *

Bridge:
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It's three thirty again, the head miles begin
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And the windows too high and I can't see the sun
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And I can't stop this pain, so I think of you love
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You've shown me the way, while others gave up
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Oh you've shown me the way to what I can become.

Outro:
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Oh my names Tommy Foster and all that I've robbed is my life
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Oh my names Tommy Foster and all that I've robbed i-s m-y life.

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