Stray Dogs And Alley Cats

Lonesome River Band

INTRO: G – Em – C – D (x2)

G Em C Am

Every Sunday in my Mama’s Church, I’d sneak some money out of Mama’s purse

D C D

While she was praying I would slip away; Down at the poolhall, I’d play all day

G Em C Am

I’d meet her home, and she’d shake her head; “You’re fluffing pillows on the devil’s bed”

D C D

I’d tell her, “Mom, I know just how you feel. I made enough to cover all our bills.”

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C D G Em

Too bad for Heaven and too good for Hell; Little wings are better than big tails

C D G Em

I don’t expect to sit at God’s right hand; But I can empty heaven’s garbage cans

C D B Em C D G

Whoa, hope there’s room on those golden streets; For stray dogs and alley cats like me

G Em C Am

If they won’t let me in the big front gate; Maybe I could go in the back way

D C D

My halo probably wouldn’t shine real bright; But it’ll get me through the clouds at night

G Em C Am

Now, I don’t care if I’m the last to sing; Or if I’ve got the smallest set of wings

D C D

I’d watch the little devils down on Earth; And follow them when they sneak out of church