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- D (2x)
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1. I said hello to the man that tried to win your hand a long time ago,
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I tried to smile as he talked
of the days when he was your beau,
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but I
could see he was a-shamin me
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when
he talked of his wealth and fame.
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Ruby Ann took the hand of this poor, poor man,
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ain’t true love a funny thing?
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Big man, you got money in your hand, so what ?
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You’re at a table for two, but still there's only you, big shot !
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Well, your money can't buy, if your power can't hold,
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you can't romance your fame
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D
Ruby Ann took the hand of this poor, poor man,
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ain’t true love a funny
thing?
2. = verse 1 as instrumental
+ CHORUS
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+ Ruby Ann took the hand
of this poor, poor man,
A D
ain’t true love a funny thing?
(orig. = capo 4th; video = capo 3rd) (Marty
Robbins)