[Intro] E  A

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With kings and fools
A             E
And knaves in tow
E
The leaving song
A           B7
Has far to go

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They shake your head
A               E
And rattle your bones
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With shallow truths
A             B7
And hollow hopes

E
The leaving song
           B7
The leaving song
            A
The leaving song

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If this winter is hard
A            E
Where will you go
E
The snow may fall
A                B7
And the wind may blow

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On a pair of good boots
A              E
And a brand new coat
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The eyes may feast
A                  B7
But the purse can't own

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The leaving song
           B7
The leaving song
            A
The leaving song

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You could sail to France
A           E
On a leaky boat
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Go down to Spain
A              B7
And warm your toes

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Take a long time
A             E
If you go by road
E
But time is tall
A                  B7
When you're on your own

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The leaving song
           B7
The leaving song
            A
The leaving song

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So wipe your tears
A               E
And blow your nose
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Curse this life
A            B7
You never chose

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Curse this rain
A                     E
Curse this friend and foe
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Come on boots
A          B7
Steady we go

E
The leaving song
          B7
The leaving song
           A
The leaving song

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