Sportin’ life

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1. I´m gettin´ tired of runnin´ round,

G

believe I´ll get married and I’ll settle down,

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because this old night life, this mean old sportin´ life,

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you know, it´s killing me.

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2. And I got a letter from my home,

G

and most of my good friends, they are dead and gone.

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You know, it makes me worry, no need to wonder

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about the times to come.

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3. Mother used to fall on her knees and pray,

G

and these are the very words she did say.

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She said "Oh Johnny, my lovin´ Johnny,

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won´t you please change your ways!"

+ instrumental = verse 3 (2x)

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4. I’ve been a gambler and a cheater, too,

G

but now it´s come my, my time to lose,

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because this old night life,

E - A

you know she´s holdin´ the best hand,

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and what can I do ?

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5. And I´m gettin´ tired of runnin´ round,

G

believe I´ll get married and I’ll settle down,

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because this old night life, ooh, it´s a bad life,

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and it´s killing me.

(orig. = capo 2nd) (The Lovin’ Spoonful)