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Clocks And Spoons
by John Prine
(capo on 2nd fret; G/F# 2x0003)
[Intro & fill between verses]
G B7 C D
G B7 C D
C D G G/F# Em
C D G
GClocks and spoons, B7empty rooms
CIt’s raining out toDnight
GWhat a way to B7end the day
CBy turnin’ out the Dlight
CShoot the moon Dright between the Geyes
G/F#I’m sEmending
CMost of me to Dsunny country Gside
[repeat intro]
GRunnin’ through B7sky of blue
CRollin’ in the Dsun
GEvery day B7has a way
COf overflowing Done
CShoot the moon Dright between the Geyes
G/F#I’m kEmeeping
CMost of me in Dsunny country Gside
[repeat intro]
GDon’t know how I dB7id that now
CWonder where it’s Dgone
GMust have spent B7the way I went
CWaitin’ for the Ddawn
CShoot the moon Dright between the Geyes
G/F#I’m sEmcreaming
CTake me back to Dsunny country Gside
CShoot the moon Dright between the Geyes
G/F#I’m sEmcreaming
CTake me back to Dsunny country Gside
[repeat intro]
GClocks and spoons, eB7mpty rooms
It’s Crainin’ out toGnight...
All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

John Prine was a singer-songwriter celebrated for his unique blend of humorous lyrics, social commentary, and heartfelt ballads. Known for his influential songwriting, he crafted songs that often explored themes of love, life, and current events. "Clocks And Spoons" appears on his 1972 release, Diamonds in the Rough. It plays like a wistful reflection on time and simple pleasures.

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