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G*  5x0033
[Verse 1]
                       D  G*      D  
Well, I wished I was in Austin
In the DChili Parlour ABar
Drinkin' DMad Dog Margaritas
And not Gcarin' where you aDre
[Verse 2]
                 D  G*      D  
But here I sit in Dublin
Just Drollin' cigaArettes
DHoldin' back and chokin' back
The shGakes with every bDreath
[Chorus]
So forAgive me all my anger
ForDgive me all my faults
There's Ano need to forgive me
For Dthinkin' what I thought
I Aloved you from the get go
and I'll Dlove you till I die
I Aloved you on the Spanish steps
The dGay you said goodbDye
[Verse 3]
                D  G*       D  
Now I am just a poor boy
DWork's my middle Aname
If Dmoney was a reason
Well, I Gwould not be the sDame
[Verse 4]
                    D  G*       D  
I'll stand up and be counted
I'll Dface up to the tAruth
I'll Dwalk away from trouble
But I can't Gwalk away from Dyou
[Chorus]
So forAgive me all my anger
ForDgive me all my faults
There's Ano need to forgive me
For Dthinkin' what I thought
I Aloved you from the get go
and I'll Dlove you till I die
I Aloved you on the Spanish steps
The dGay you said goodbDye
[Verse 5]
               D  G*         D  
I have been to Fort Worth
and DI have been to SApain
and DI have been too proud
To come Gin out of the rDain
[Verse 6]
                    D  G*     D  
And I have seen the David
I've seen the DMona Lisa Atoo
And DI have heard Doc Watson
Play CoGlumbus Stockade DBlues
[Chorus]
ForAgive me all my anger
ForDgive me all my faults
There's Ano need to forgive me
For Dthinkin' what I thought
I Aloved you from the get go
and I'll Dlove you till I die
I Aloved you on the Spanish steps
The dGay you said goodbDye
[Verse 7/Ending]
                        D  G*     D  
Well, I wished I was in Austin
In the DChili Parlour ABar
Drinkin' DMad Dog Margaritas
And not Gcarin' where you aDre

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The story behind the song

"Dublin Blues" captures a feeling of longing and displacement, a restless spirit wishing to be somewhere else, perhaps back in Austin. It speaks to an inner turmoil, asking for forgiveness for anger, as if a "poor boy" is simply trying to navigate the world. Guy Clark, known for his powerful poetic phrases and stunning storytelling, released this song on his 1995 album of the same name. It's a testament to his skill in turning ordinary conversation into a hummable, intimate reflection on life. The song plays like a heartfelt, weary confession from a soul yearning for home.

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Dublin Blues

Dublin Blues

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Dublin Blues

by Guy Clark

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[Verse 1]

D G D

Well, I wished I was in Austin

D A

In the Chili Parlour Bar

Drinkin' Mad Dog Margaritas

G D

And not carin' where you are

[Verse 2]

D G D

But here I sit in Dublin

D A

Just rollin' cigarettes

Holdin' back and chokin' back

G D

The shakes with every breath

[Chorus]

So forgive me all my anger

Forgive me all my faults

There's no need to forgive me

For thinkin' what I thought

I loved you from the get go

and I'll love you till I die

I loved you on the Spanish steps

G D

The day you said goodbye

[Verse 3]

D G D

Now I am just a poor boy

D A

Work's my middle name

If money was a reason

G D

Well, I would not be the same

[Verse 4]

D G D

I'll stand up and be counted

D A

I'll face up to the truth

I'll walk away from trouble

G D

But I can't walk away from you

[Chorus]

So forgive me all my anger

Forgive me all my faults

There's no need to forgive me

For thinkin' what I thought

I loved you from the get go

and I'll love you till I die

I loved you on the Spanish steps

G D

The day you said goodbye

[Verse 5]

D G D

I have been to Fort Worth

D A

and I have been to Spain

and I have been too proud

G D

To come in out of the rain

[Verse 6]

D G D

And I have seen the David

D A

I've seen the Mona Lisa too

And I have heard Doc Watson

G D

Play Columbus Stockade Blues

[Chorus]

Forgive me all my anger

Forgive me all my faults

There's no need to forgive me

For thinkin' what I thought

I loved you from the get go

and I'll love you till I die

I loved you on the Spanish steps

G D

The day you said goodbye

[Verse 7/Ending]

D G D

Well, I wished I was in Austin

D A

In the Chili Parlour Bar

Drinkin' Mad Dog Margaritas

G D

And not carin' where you are

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