Lincoln Park Inn Song Lyrics and Chords by Bobby Bare
Lincoln Park Inn
Recorded by Bobby Bare
Written by Tom T. Hall
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My name's in the paper where I took the boy scouts to
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hike
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hands're all dirty from working on my little boy's
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bike
The preacher came by and I talked for a minute with
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him
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wife's in the kitchen and Margie's at the Lincoln Park
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And I know why she's
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there I've
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been there
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before
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I made a promise that I wouldn't cheat any
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more
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try to ignore it but
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I know she's in there my
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friend
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minds on a number and Margie's at the Lincoln Park
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Next Sunday it's my turn to speak to the young peoples
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class
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They'll expect answers to all of the questions they
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ask
What would they say if I spoke on a modern day
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sin
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all of the Margie's and all of the Lincoln Park
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The bike is all fixed and my little boy's in bed
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asleep
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little old puppy is curled in a ball at my
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feet
My wife's baking cookies to feed to the bridge club
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again
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I'm
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almost out if cigarettes and Margie's at the Lincoln Park
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And I know why she's
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there
FAQ
Who sang the the song Lincoln Park Inn?
- The song Lincoln Park Inn 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.
