Gone Too Long

Intro 
C  D7 



[Verso 1]
 
D7 
I'm sorry if I left you without sayin' goodbye. 
D7 
Didn't think you'd understand the reasons why. 
       G 
By the time you read my letter, I'll be crossing that line, 
          D7 
If you're thinkin: "I'll go get her" then you're wastin' your time. 
A7 
You're gonna find out, baby, 
G            C         D7 
   I've been gone too long. 
 


[Refrão]
 
D7 
Don't cry for me, baby, after I've gone. 
D7 
Save your dollars on the telephone. 
G 
You're gonna need that money to pay the rent. 
       D7 
'Cause I won't be comin' back with one red cent. 
A7 
You're gonna find out, baby, 
G           C        D7   D7 
  I've been gone too long,   bye bye. baby.  

{Solo} 
D7  D7  D7  D7  G  G 
D7  D7  A7  G   C  D7 



[Verso 2]
 
D7 
I sold that beat up Chevy to your best friend, Phil. 
D7 
Had every intention of payin' them credit card bills. 
      G 
Now I don't know where I'm goin' but the signs say west. 
D7 
Ask me or your mother: you can give her my regrets. 
A7 
You're gonna find out, baby, 
G           C        D7 
  I've been gone too long.  

{Solo} 
D7  D7  D7  D7  G  G 
D7  D7  A7  G   C  D7 



[Refrão]
 
D7 
Don't cry for me, baby, after I've gone. 
D7 
Save your dollars on the telephone. 
G 
You're gonna need that money to pay the rent. 
       D7 
'Cause I won't be comin' back with one red cent. 
A7 
You're gonna find out, baby, 
G           C        D7   D7 
  I've been gone too long 
 

Outro 
A7 
You're gonna find out, baby, 
G           C        D7   D7  C  C D7 
  I've been gone too long.             Bye, bye, baby. 
D7 
I 've got the check book with me. 
D7 
Oh, an' if you're looking for them golf clubs: don't. 
D7 
You see, I had this little yard sale, 
D7 
Oh, an' darlin, don't forget to feed the dog