A                           D             A                E
There's a good tradition of love and hate staying by the fireside
A                           D             A                E
There's a good tradition of love and hate staying by the fireside

                A                 D
And though the rain may fall your father's calling you
A              E
You still feel safe inside
A                        D      
And though your ma's too proud your brother's ignoring you
A              E
You still feel safe inside

D
Oh, was this solo?
A
Was this yesterday?
E                 A
Was this true for you?
D                              A
'cause while all the rest have taken time
E                        A
This didn't do a lot for you

[Instrumental]
A-D-A-E x 2

A                          D
And the corners laced with memories
A                       E
Tell you how it used to be
A                       D                       A                     E
Your mother smiles, the children play, and all the bad things happen miles away

A                         D
And strong feelings never bother you
A                               E
You hold your head up while the rest of us try to

D
Oh, call the stations
A
Call the people
E              A
We all want to know
D                               A
'cause while all the rest have taken time
E                 A
You don't want to know

[Instrumental]
A-D-A-E x 2

[Solo]
A-D-A-E x 2


A                           D             A                E
There's a good tradition of love and hate staying by the fireside
A                           D             A                E
There's a good tradition of love and hate staying by the fireside

                A                 D
And though the rain may fall your father's calling you
A              E
You still feel safe inside
A                        D      
And though your ma's too proud your brother's ignoring you
A              E
You still feel safe inside

D
Oh, was this solo?
A
Was this yesterday?
E                 A
Was this true for you?
D                              A
'cause while all the rest have taken time
E                        A
This didn't do a lot for you