Cat Stevens - Ive Got A Thing About Seeing My Grandson Grow Old

intro : D – A 2

xverse :

D A D A
i buy the nicest things from a supermarket store
D A D A
vitamin land and marzipan and i know just what they’re all for
D A D G
i’ve organized my useless life in a way i’ve never done before
D A
even visit the dentist now

chorus :

Bm G
but i’ve got no time for silly chitter chatter
D A
i’m on my way
Bm G D
’cause while my blood’s still warm and my mind doesn’t matter
A
i’m hoping to stay
C G
because i’ve got a thing about seeing my grandson grow
( strum a bit lightly )
D A D A
old . A – ho – ho

verse 2 :

D A D A
i just can’t wait to see that city on the moon
D A D A
with air – conditioned gardens that’ll play your favourite tune
D A D G
i’ll see my feet u – pon that street if it’s the last thing that i do – oo
D A
even sweep the roads to be there

( repeat chorus : )

solo :

( D – Em – G – D – F#m – Bm )
( D – Em – G – D – F#m – D )
( D – A ) x2

D A D G
i’ll see my feet u – pon that street if it’s the last thing that i do – oo
D A
even sweep the roads to be there
repeat chorus . . . . repeat solo