The Ballad of Tommy Foster
Capo I
Intro Am G Am
For thirty eight years, my
life had begun
I was
never a man without h
olding a gun
Now
all that I hold is reg
ret and I’m too old to r
un.
And for thirty eight years, I’ve
not walked on grass
Living the life of my c
rimes from the past
But I’d g
ive it all back just to l
ie in the arms of my l
ove.
CHORUS :
Throw away shotgun,
throw away sorrow
Live out of existence, turn
good for tomorrow
I
am a bank robber, and a
girl I desire
I’ve
changed for the better I am
not a damn liar
My
name’s Tommy Foster and
all that I’ve robbed is my
life.
And for thiry eight years, I’ve
seen growm men cry
and I’ve
watched them come back
time after time
and I
hate them for having the
chance, why can’t it be
mine.
And for
thirty eight years, it’s
long since the stars
shined
into my eyes, not to
care of my past
And the
lady I love,
you’ve found the good in my
heart.
CHORUS
Bridge:
It’s three thirty
again, the head miles be
gin
And the windows too
high and I can’t see the
sun
And I can’t stop this
pain, so I think of you
love
You’ve shown me the
way, while others gave
up
Oh you’ve shown me the
way to what I can
become.
Outro:
Oh my
names Tommy Foster and
all that I’ve robbed is my
life
Oh my
names Tommy Foster and
all that I’ve robbed i-s m-y
life.
