Step Inside This House
Lyle Lovett

CAPO 8th Fret

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That picture hangin' on the wall was painted by a friend
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He gave it to me all down and out when he owed me ten
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It doesn't look like much I guess but it's all that's left of him
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And it sure is nice from right over here when the light's a little dim

CHORUS
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Step inside this house girl - I'll sing for you a song
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I'll tell you 'bout just where I've been - It shouldn't take too long
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I'll show you all the things that I own - My treasures you might say
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It couldn't be more than ten dollars worth - They brighten up my day

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This book of poems was given me by a girl I used to know
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I guess I read it front to back fifty times or so
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It's all about the good life and stayin' at ease with the world
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It's funny how I love that book and I never loved that girl

REPEAT CHORUS

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Now you hold this piece of glass up to the light that's shinin' through the door
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It's a prism glass I found it on the road - Can't you see that tiny rainbow
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It's not really a prism I guess - Its just kind of broke a funny way
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I was on my way through Houston and I was headed for L.A.
 
CHORUS
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Step inside this house girl - I'll sing for you a song
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I'll tell you 'bout just where I've been - It shouldn't take too long
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I'll show you all the things that I own - My treasures you might say
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It couldn't be more than ten dollars worth - They brighten up my day

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This guitar was given me by old man Thomas Gray
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It's not too much to look at, but I play it every day
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It's been across this country four or five times, I guess
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Between me and old man Tom it never got much rest

REPEAT CHORUS

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Well that's just about all I own - All I care to I guess
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Except this pair of boots maybe and that funny yellow vest
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And that leather jacket and that leather bag and that hat hangin' on the wall
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So it's not too much to carry babe - Could I see you again next Fall?

REPEAT CHORUS AND END
