CAPO 5INTRO: G C G C
VERSE 1:
Linda works the diner pourin’ coffee slingin’ hash
She said, “I wouldn’t have come in today but I really need the cash”
I know I can’t fool anyone ’cause dark glasses tell no lies
But make-up won’t cover up a blackened eye” Ohhh no
VERSE 2:
You see, Jimmy works construction now but yesterday it rained
So he went down to the liquor store and by noon he felt no pain
I came in an hour late then I let his supper burn
Well he hit the roof hit the wall and then it was my turn”
CHORUS:
He said “A man’s home is his castle
It always has been and so it remains”
But he holds the keys in a fist of rage
His home is his castle and mine is a cage
VERSE 3:
Someone much have heard the noise then they dialed 911
And the cop that showed up at the door asked,”Is there a problem son?”
Jimmy smiled and said “No sir, just a little fight that’s all
Hey you know how it get’s sometimes when you’re layin’ down the law”,Ohhh no
VERSE 4:
So I pulled out my suitcase I started packin’ up my clothes
And Jimmy said ‘Now Linda, where do you expect to go with those’
I told him ‘I have tried, but not an ounce of love survives’
Well he grabbed my wrist and shouted you’re not leavin’ here alive”
VERSE 5:
She said “I’m savin’ up my money and when I get the nerve I’ll run
But Jim don’t give up easily so I intend to buy a gun
He will never see the way he treats me is a crime
Somebody oughta lock him up but I’m the one “Who’s done the time”
CHORUS:
He said “A man’s home is his castle
It always has been and so it remains”
But he holds the keys in a fist of rage
G D G C G fade-
His home is his castle and mine is a cage
