Misc Traditional – The Chandlers Wife (Guitar)

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[Verse 1]
  G                                          D7     G
I went into the chandler's shop some candles for to buy,

                                    A7               D
I looked around the chandler's shop but no one did I spy.

G                           A7             D7
I was disappointed and some angry words I said,

        G                                  D7        G
Then I heard the sound of a *Tap, Tap Tap* up above my head.

        G                                  D7        G
Oh, I heard the sound of a *Tap, Tap Tap* up above my head.
[Verse 2]
  G                                          D7       G
Well I was slick and I was quick, and up the stairs I sped,

                                    A7                 D
And much to my surprise I found the chandler's wife in bed;

G                               A7             D7
And with her was another man of most gigantic size,

    G                                 D7              G
And they were having a *Tap, Tap Tap* right before my eyes,

    G                                 D7              G
And they were having a *Tap, Tap Tap* right before my eyes,
[Verse 3]
  G                                           D7       G
When the fun was over and done and the lady raised her head,

                                    A7             D7
She was quite surprised to find me standing by the bed.

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"If you will be discreet, my lad, if you would be so kind,

     G                                           D7            G
I'll let you come up for some *Tap, Tap Tap* whenever you feel inclined."

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I'll let you come up for some *Tap, Tap Tap* whenever you feel inclined."
[Verse 4]
  G                                          D7          G
So, many a day and many a night when the chandler wasn't home,

                                      A7              D7
To get myself some candles to the chandler's shop I'd roam.

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But nary a one she gave to me, but gave to me instead,

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A little bit more of the *Tap, Tap Tap* to light my way to bed.

        G                                  D7              G
A little bit more of the *Tap, Tap Tap* to light my way to bed.
[Verse 5]
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So, all you married men take heed, if ever you come to town,

                                       A7              D7
If you must leave your woman alone, be sure to tie her down.

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Or, if you would be kind to her, just sit her on the floor,

    G                                           D7               G
And give her so much of that *Tap, Tap Tap* she doesn't need any more

    G                                           D7               G
And give her so much of that *Tap, Tap Tap* she doesn't need any more