Chords for Forgetfulness For Sale Vernon Oxford

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_ _ _ [C] _ _ [F] _ I saw a neon invitation, flashing red and green,
temptation, and the sign read, we've got whiskey, wine,
[C] and ale. _
Come and [F] step into our shadow, leave outside whatever matters.
Tonight we've got [C] forgetfulness [F] for sale. _
I heard the jukebox, saw the dance floor,
I said this is my last chance for happiness,
for after all, all else [C] has failed.
So [F] I gave the man my money, some woman whispered honey,
and I thought I'd found [C] forgetfulness [F] for sale. _
In the [Bb] barred basement [F] of the honky _ -tonk,
[C] where the kids hear knock-a-lang, and poor [F] old
Wally donk, [Bb] I laughed and danced and drank,
and all [F] the world was gay.
[G] Till morning came, and all the [C] numbness wore away.
Now [F] I'm right back down the hurting,
so afraid I've learned for certain,
that forgetting you is all to no [C] avail.
I'd [F] pay any price for asking, but it's just
too big a tasking.
No one's got enough [C] forgetfulness [F] for sale. _ _
_ _ _ [C] _ _ [F] _ _
I'd pay any price for asking, but it's just
too big a tasking.
No one's got enough [C] forgetfulness [F] for sale. _ _
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