The Tender

Am F G Keep their spirits up Frank, all for some so some for all, Am F G The only spirits here man are hangin off the wall, Am F G Yeah, you know as well as I do, that we dont serve up cheer, Am F G When they come for anaesthetics and its been this way for years, 2 F They empty out their glasses,# Fill em up with tears, G One for the road, one for the road, That leads them right back here, 3 Am G To rain on their troubles, Am G Wash em down deep, F C And play in the puddle, Em Am Till theyre fast asleep. 1 Now Joe he lost his woman to some big-shot business man. He said I trusted love not money and now look where I am. Youve had enough Joe, you gotta go now. Youve too much Joe, I send you home now. 2 And he says please Frank, please Frank. But I am just the tender, I dont give counsel I dont get close, Im on no rescue mission man, Im in no rescue boat, 3 Im here to make money, Wages plus tips, For pouring water Into sinking ships.