I Love This Town Lyrics

Words & Music by Clive Gregson
Recorded By Nanci Griffith (with Jimmy Buffett)
INTRO: D Bm G A (x3) D G D A
I love this town, like an unmade bed
I love this town, of the living dead
I love this town, gonna paint it red
If I can spare a minute
I love this town - where the curtains twitch
Where this door scratches - next door's itch
It's a pantomime - at fever pitch
And we can all be in it
KEY CHANGE to C:
BRIDGE 1:
People here are large as life
They know the whole world and his wife
From a razor's edge to a kitchen knife
They'll be glad to help you
KEY CHANGE back to D:
I love this town - of hidden charms
Where no one means - you any harm
And if you sleep - through false alarms
No one here would blame you
I love this town - on the beaten track
Where nothing slips - between the cracks
Where rent's arrears - his heart attack
Now isn't that a shame, ooh!
KEY CHANGE to G:
SOLO: G Em C D (x3) G C G D
KEY CHANGE back to C:
BRIDGE 2:
Everyone's friendly to your face
And everybody knows their place
As long as you respect their space
You won't have to worry.
BRIDGE 3:
The town hall clock is calling out
It's rush hour on the roundabout
And now I know without a doubt
It's the place for me
KEY CHANGE TO E:
I love this town, the dirty streets
It's a merry-go-round with broken seats
Where silk and lace and satin sheets
Are only dirty washing
I love this town - down on its knees
It's going under - by degrees
Still we can do - just as we please
As long as no one's watching.
KEY CHANGE TO F#
I love this town, I love this town
I love this town, I love this town
I love this town, I love this town
I love this town
I love this town
I love this town.