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The State Of Massachusetts Dropkick Murphys Chords annotated by Patrick M. Ryan, imageryan@gmail.com http: profile.ultimate-guitar.com patrick.m.ryan1 [Banjo Intro] [Intro] A Dm F C Dm (x4) [Verse 1]
DmShe had excuses and sFhe chose to use them CShe was the victim ofDm unspeakable abuses DmHer husband was violeFnt, malicious and distant CHer kids now belong tDmo the state of Massachusetts
[Pre-Chorus]
DmThey'Fve bCeen Dmtaken away! Hey! DmThey'Fve bCeen Ataken away!
[Chorus]
DmBilly was a bright onFe, Tommy's off his head BbMother loved them botFh the Csame, at least that's what she said DmI don't predict the fFuture, I don't care about the past BbSend them both to DSSF, now Cyou've had your chance
[Refrain]
DmThe poison stole your babies FThe judges took your rights BbYou can have your chFildren Cor the night Dm F C Dm (x4)
[Verse 2]
DmI suppose you've beenF a victim, I suspect you may have lied CHave you lost all ambDmition, won't you give this thing a try DmIf you can't and you Ffail, you won't be the only loser CThese kids don't stanDmd a chance with you in their future
[Pre-Chorus]
DmThey'Fve bCeen Dmtaken away! Hey! DmThey'Fve bCeen Bbtaken away!
Bb C [Chorus]
DmBilly was a bright onFe, Tommy's off his head BbMother loved them botFh the Csame, at least that's what she said DmI don't predict the fFuture, I don't care about the past BbSend them both to DSSF, now Cyou've had your chance
[Refrain]
DmThe poison stole your babies FThe judges took your rights BbYou can have your chFildren Cor the night
Bb C Bb C
DmThe poison stole your babies FThe judges took your rights BbYou can have your chFildren Cor the night
[Chorus]
DmBilly was a bright onFe, Tommy's off his head BbMother loved them botFh the Csame, at least that's what she said DmI don't predict the fFuture, I don't care about the past BbSend them both to DSSF, now Cyou've had your chance
[Refrain]
DmThe poison stole your babies FThe judges took your rights BbYou can have your chFildren Cor the night
[Outro] (intro riff)