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Love at the Five and Dime [G]Nanci Griffith

G  Rita was sixteen years, Gsus2 hazel eyes and chestnut hair
C  She really made the Woolworth counter shineG
G  Eddie was a sweet romancer,Gsus2 and a darn good dancer
C  They'd waltz the aisles of the five and dimeG

Chorus
GDance a little closer to me, Am7 dance a little closer now
GDance a little closer to-Am7 night
GDance a little closer to me, Am7'cause it's closing time
And love's on sale tonight at this five and G dime

GEddie played the steel guitar, and his Gsus2 mama cried cuz he played in the bars
CAnd kept young Rita out late at G night
GSo they married up in Abilene, Gsus2 lost a child in Tennessee
CStill that love surG-vived, 'cause they'd sing

Chorus

GOne of the boys in Eddie's band Gsus2 took a shine to Rita's hands
CSo Eddie ran off with the bass man's G wife
GOh but he was back by June, Gsus2 singin' a different tune
CAnd sportin' miss Rita back by his G side.  And he sang

Chorus

G Eddie traveled with the barroom bands Gsus2 til arthritis took his hands
CNow he sells insurance on the G side
GRita's got a house to keep, writes Gsus2 dimestore novels of a love so sweet
CThey dance to the radio late at G night.  And they sing

Chorus

G  Rita was sixteen years, Gsus2 hazel eyes and chestnut hair
C  She really made the Woolworth counter shineG
G  Eddie was a sweet romancer,Gsus2 and a darn good dancer
C  They'd waltz the aisles of the five and dimeG

1 2 3 G 1 2 Gsus2 3 C Am7