Alabama - Words At Twenty Paces

words at twenty paces by alabama ( capo in 3rd fret )
Am G
just like a western movie a challenge has been made

F E E7
a shot was fired in anger as pride stepped off the train

Am G
won’t we ever stop this killin me and you

F
til our hearts are up on boot hill

E E7
and there’s nothin’ we can do

chorus
Am G
words at 20 paces anger at high noon

F E E7
this house ain’t big enough for both of us it’s comin’ soon

Am G
we’ll finish up our happiness and run hope out of town

F E Am Am7
with words at twenty paces lord it’s love we’re gunnin’ down

bridge
F C
how did we ever lose the dreams we used to share+

G E Am
the gentle touch , the words of love , the way we used to care

F C
sometimes your words cut like a bullet in my side

G E E7
oh , which is more important , wounded hearts or wounded pride

Am G
i’ve got my ammunition , i know you’ve got yours too

F E E7
we know each other’s weakness , lord the damage we can do

Am G
why can’t we just step aside and put our guns away

F E E7
let love come like the cavalry , ride in and save the day