...MY OLD FRIEND THE BLUES... by The Proclaimers -----------------------------................... *from 'Sunshine On Leith' (1988)* Intro: (x2), , Verse 1: Just when every ray of hope was gone; I should have known that you would come a-long. I can't believe I ever doubted you; My old friend the blues. Verse 2: Another lonely night, a nameless town, If sleep don't take me first; you'll come a-round. 'Cos I know I can always count on you; My old friend the blues. Bridge 1: Lovers leave and friends will let you down. But you're the only sure thing that I've found. No matter what I do, I'll never lose, My old friend the blues. Solo: (x2), , Bridge 2: Lovers leave and friends will let you down. But you're the only sure thing that I've found. No matter what I do, I'll never lose, My old friend the blues. Coda: Just let me hide my weary heart in you; My old friend the blues. CHORD DIAGRAMS: --------------- EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE 320003 x32010 xx0212 xx0232