Paul Simon – Virgil (Guitar)
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Written by: Paul Simon
From: "Songs from The Capeman" (1997)
Tabbed by: maguri
Tuning: Standard
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[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
VIRGIL
Dm I’ve got a wife and four grown children Dm A I can’t afford their education Dm I been a prison guard for fourteen years A G F Dm That ain’t exactly a vacation
[Verse 2]
WARDEN
Dm Since he’s been here, he’s followed every rule Dm A And I’ve told you my position Dm G The law says he’s got the right to go to school A G F Dm We abide by the court’s decision
[Bridge]
VIRGIL
G I got a Winchester .243 G D I like that gun for deer G Upstate November, when the air is free G A A Smells like hunting season’s here
[Verse 3]
WARDEN
Dm He’s the one you got to keep your eyes on Dm A He’s smart, yep, and sneaky quiet Dm A troublemaker if I’ve ever seen one A G F Dm Next thing it’s Attica ... and we got a prison riot
[Solo]
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[Bridge]
WARDEN
G There ain’t no way that punk gets his degree G | D | % | And hides behind the Constitution G No way in hell that smart-ass spic goes free G A A Not while I’m in this institution
[Outro]
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