Don't Waste Away - James McMurtry ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >From "Candyland" Capo 2nd fret (or just over strings 1-5). INTRO: (x4) VERSE 1: Is that smile for me Or did you come by it honestly Can I show you around Can I help you tear your fences down Cos' I know you foster few illusions You suffer no fools And you don't leave much to chance But you're out past the breakers And you're drifting fast I can see it at a glance CHORUS: You've been a long time locked inside A long time on a lonely ride Prisoner of wisdom, prisoner of pride Don't just waste away Don't just waste away BRIDGE (as for intro) VERSE 2: Is that smile for me Have you kept it hidden consciously Like an old-time movie queen Always noticed, rarely seen I've got no answers No magic cures And I've got no plans But I know the darkness That haunts your eyes And I know those trembling hands CHORUS SOLO: CHORUS OUTRO: CHORDS: 20023x 32003x x0203x xx0232 -------------------------------- John Kean keanj@agresearch.cri.nz --------------------------------