Intro: G C G C G That tinpot town went and spat me out C Onto that eastern track G My Dad he gave me a month or two C Before the city spat me back D A flat bed truck picked me up C And I crossed that great divide D I had 3 good days 'til I spent my pay C D Now I'm on a downward slide G C G D Oh I'm on a losing streak G C Down a paddle I'm up the creek G Mercy be D G G C G G C G I'm on a losing streak G The city don't place any worth C On a small town rouseabout G I've never seen so many folks C But so few who'll help you out D Got a kitchen job to earn a bob C Doing nine hours every night D I called my Dad about six weeks in C D And said "Ya mongrel, you were right!" Repeat Chorus Instrumental: Em A Em A C D C D Repeat Chorus G Mercy be D G C G I'm on a losing streak G Mercy be D G C G C G C G I'm on a losing streak Lord have mercy (spoken)