Jimmy Buffett - The Wino And I Know

the wino and i know
jimmy buffett

intro : G G C G G C G

G
the ice cream man , he’s a hillbilly fan
G
got seventy – eights by hank snow
C
walks down the street , shufflin’ his feet
G
to a rhythm that only he knows
Bm C
and i’ve seen him in so many places
Bm F D
i saw him the night i was born
D G
in a bourbon street bar , i received my first scar
D C G
from an old man so tattered and torn

chorus :
C
and the wino and i know the pain of street singin’
G
like a door – to – door salesman knows the pains of bell ringin’
D C
strange situation , wild occupation
C G
livin’ my life like a song

G
the coffee is strong at the cafe du monde
G
the donuts are too hot to touch
C
just like a fool , when those sweet goodies cool
G
i eat till i eat way too much
Bm C
’cause i’m livin’ on things that excite me
Bm F D
be they pastry , lobster or love
D G
i’m just tryin’ to get by being quiet and shy
D C G
in a world full of pushin’ and shovin

chorus :
C
and the wino and i know the pain of back bustin’
G
like the farmer knows the pain of his pickup truck rustin’
D C
strange situation , wild occupation
C G
livin’ my life like a song

D C G
sweet senorita won’t you please come with me
D C G
back to the island honey , back to the sea
D C D
back to the only place that i want to be

chorus :
C
and the wino and i know the joy of the ocean
G
like a boy knows the joy of his milkshake in motion
D C
strange situation , wild occupation
C G
livin’ my life like a song
D C
yes its a strange situation , wild occupation
C G
livin’ my life like a song