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Often Is A Word I Seldom Use

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Tuning: Standard
Intro:
Asus4 E A
Asus4 E A
I Asus4know that you're sad
I Asus4know that you're lonely
you lie awake 'till way Epast Awhen
I Asus4want you to know
that I'm leaving you only
'cause I might not get the chance Ea-Again.
Chorus:
I'm Asus4cold and I'm tired
and I can't stop coughing
long enough to tell you Eall of the Anews
I'd Asus4like to tell you
that I'll see you more often
often is a word I Eseldom Ause
Asus4often is a word I Eseldom Ause.
ATell me, where did the weekend go?
ATell me, where did the weekend go?
AWent like thunder, felt like snow.
AWent like thunder, felt like snow.
You must think my life's a circus
watching me laughing
and slapping my thighs
how'd ya like to die
in the house of mirrors
with nobody around to close your eyes.
(Repeat Chorus)
Going down to the Greyhound station
going back home
and get what's mine
got me a date
with the ten o'clock special
gonna be there at a quarter to nine.
(Repeat Chorus)
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The story behind the song

John Prine was a singer-songwriter celebrated for his unique blend of humor, social commentary, and heartfelt melancholy. This song, appearing on his 1973 album Sweet Revenge, showcases his ability to craft lyrics that explore the nuances of love and life with a distinctive voice. It embodies the kind of sweet, reflective balladry that made him such an influential figure. Playing it feels like stepping into a quiet moment of profound, understated emotion.

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