Capo 4th fret
Standard (EADGBE)
Let me tell you about a little town here in this world
We got one police officer cop yeah for every boy and girl
They're there to protect you during the day
Over protect at night
We got 26 cops in Delavan Illinois, population 25
There's one for John the factory worker and one for my cousin Lou
There's one for my mom the school teacher, for my dad they've got two
There's one for the town psychologist who sits and wonders why
We've got 26 cops in Delavan Illinois, population 25
We're walking down the poverty line and the streets all gone to hell
Library could fall at any time, hardware store already fell
And I wonder where all my money goes, why the taxes so damn high
We've got 26 cops in Delavan Illinois, population 25
Some things are going to have to change after I sing you this song
This town can't hold the both of us, one must be moving on
And you know that I love you with all my heart but I can't take anymore
We've got 26 cops in Delavan Illinois, population 24