Forgetfulness For Sale

C

I saw a neon invitation flashing red and green temptation

G7

And the sign read we’ve got whiskey wine and ales

C

Come and step into our shadow leave outside whatever matters

G7

C

Tonight we’ve got forgetfulness for sale

G7

For after all all else has failed

C

So I gave the man my money some woman whispered honey

G7

C

And I thought I’d found forgetfulness for sale

F

C

In the bargain basement of the honky tonk

G7

C

Where they teach you not to think and for awhile you don’t

F

C

I laugh and dance and drink and the all the world was gay

D7

G7

Till morning came and all the numbness wore away

C

Now I’m right back down to hurtin’

G7

That forgetting you is all to no avail

C

I’d pay any price their asking

G7

C

No one’s got enough forgetfulness for sale

G7

C

No one’s got enough forgetfulness for sale