Standard (EADGBE)

Riff

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Intro

Down in a local bar

 Out on the Boulevard

The sound of an old guitar

 Is saving you from sinking

 It's a long way down, it's a long way

Back like you never broke

 You tell a dirty joke

He touches your leg

 And thinks he's getting close

For now you let him

Just this once

Just for now

 And just like that

 It's over

 Don't turn away

Dry your eyes, dry your eyes

 Don't be afraid

 But keep it all inside, all inside

 When you fall apart

Dry your eyes, dry your eyes

Life is always hard

 For the Belle of the Boulevard

Riff

In all your silver rings

 In all your silken things

That song you softly sing

 Is keeping you from breaking

 It's a long way down, it's a long way

Back here you're never lost

 You shake the shivers off

You take a drink

 To get your courage up

Can you believe it?

Just this once

Just for now

 And just like that

 It's over

 Don't turn away

Dry your eyes, dry your eyes

 Don't be afraid

 But keep it all inside, all inside

 When you fall apart

Dry your eyes, dry your eyes

Life is always hard

 For the Belle of the Boulevard

Solo

Please hold on, it's alright

Please hold on, it's alright

Please hold on

Down in a local bar

 Out on the Boulevard

The sound of an old guitar

 Is saving you

 Don't turn away

Dry your eyes, dry your eyes

 Don't be afraid

 But keep it all inside, all inside

 When you fall apart

Dry your eyes, dry your eyes

Life is always hard

 For the Belle of the Boulevard