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Alimony Song Lyrics and Chords by Bobby Bare
Alimony
Recorded by Bobby Bare
Written by Shel Silverstein
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Alimony
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mony
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Work till my fingers are bloody and boney
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sake
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paying for
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my
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take
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Alimony I call it alimoney
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You married men may
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think it funny
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one fine day you
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awake
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your
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take
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Every Friday when I
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get my pay
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put it in an envelope and
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mail it away
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Same old song with a
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little more blues in it
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I'm paying for it while
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someone else's using it
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I thought I bought steak and it was
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all
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Me oh my oh goodness
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my
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take
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Me oh my oh goodness
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take every
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payday
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take yes I am
FAQ
Who sang the the song Alimony?
- The song Alimony was sang by Bobby Bare.
Who is Bobby Bare?
- Robert Joseph Bare Sr. (born April 7, 1935) is an American country music singer and songwriter, best known for the songs "Marie Laveau", "Detroit City" and "500 Miles Away from Home". He is the father of Bobby Bare Jr., also a musician.