But I Might Die Tonight

Words & Music:

Cat Stevens

 

D           C

I don't want to work away,

Doing just what they all say,

"Work hard boy and you'll find

One day you'll have a job like mine."

       A      G

'Cause I know for sure

Nobody should be that poor.

To say yes or sink low,

Because you happen to say so, say so.  You say so.

 

D           C

I don't want to work away,

Doing just what they all say,

"Work hard boy and you'll find

One day you'll have a job like mine, job like mine,

A job like mine."

A        G

Be wise, look ahead,

Use your eyes", he said,

A                 G

"Be straight, think right."

A           C     D    A    G   A    G

But I might die tonight----------------!

D   C    D    C

Aah----  Aah----