(Verse 1) [G] I’ve never been a rich man no, no, [no, no, no] [G] I said I’ve never been a rich man no, no, no [no, no, no] [A minor] But if I was just digging ditches, [B minor] in my mud splattered britches [C] My life would be full of riches, [D] because of you [Verse 2] [G] I’m not a man who speaks in pretty words, I guess you know [G] I said I’m not a man who speaks in pretty words, I guess you know [A minor] But if I was all alone [B minor] And weary down to my bones [C] I’d come alive when I got home [D] Because of you [Verse 3] I’ve never been much to look at, but you don’t seem to care I said I’ve never been much to look at, but you don’t seem to care But when I fall to sleep tonight I know tomorrow the sun will rise And, baby, you’ll still be In love with me [electric guitar with blues harmonica] [Verse 4] (Older black baritone with background singers singing ooh) [G] I’ve never been a rich man no, no, no [no, no, no] [G] I said I’ve never been a rich man no,no, no [no, no, no] [A minor] But if I was just digging ditches, [B minor] in my mud splattered britches My life would be full of riches, because of you Yes, Because of you Just Because of you Oh baby All Because of you
