(standard solo) C G7 Livin' in the city C G7 Tryin' to get ahead C G7 But I ain't got nobody C G to share my bed Slavin' in the office Workin' nine to five ....the monthly paycheck it keeps me alive Idle conversations 'bout the daily grind Thinkin' of the homestead I left behind (standard solo) (standard solo) F F This urban toil is makin' me blue G G What keeps me goin' is thinkin' of you Livin' in the city Tryin' to earn my bread But I ain't go nobody to share my bed Slavin' in the office Workin' nine to six ...the monthly paycheck it gets me my fix Idle conversations 'bout the daily chores starin' out the window wishin' I was outdoors (standard solo) (solo same as "Idle conversation") F F This city life drives me out of my mind G G A double scotch will help me unwind (standard solo) (solo same as "Idle conversation")