Don’t wait on me (video)

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1. When the sun wakes up in the west

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and lays its head down in the east,

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when they ordain Madeline O'Hare and she becomes a priest.

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When a San Diego sailor comes home with no tattoo,

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when the lights go on at Wrigley Field I'll be coming home to you.

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But don't wait on me (little darling), Lord, can't you see (little darling),

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I only go (so far then), no guarantee.

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Don't wait on me (to win you), that's something I (just can't do)

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never have and don't (intend to) don't wait on me.

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2. When the wind don't blow in Chicago, and LA is cold and clear,

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when they unfurl Old Glory and no one stands to cheer.

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When my brother-in-law phones me, and the charges aren't reversed,

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when the cabbie don't want a bigger tip, I'll be slidin' home from first.

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3. When you load upon a long shot and you win by half a nose,

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when the 4th of July parade is called because it snows.

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When the waiting room is empty, and the doc says, “Come right in !”

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when Christmas comes before New Year’s, I'll be comin' home again.

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But don't wait on me (little darling), Lord, can't you see (little darling),

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I only go (so far then) no guarantee.

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Don't wait on me (to win you), that's something I (just can't do)

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never have and don't (intend to) don't wait on me.

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+ Don't wait on me, don't wait on me,

don't wait on me, don't wait on me !

(orig. = capo 2nd) (The Statler Brothers)