VIDEO
Rest Awhile Song Lyrics and Chords by Bobby Bare
Rest Awhile
Recorded by Bobby Bare
Written by Shel Silverstein
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Does anyone know of a
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girl who might like
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A tired old boy on a
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rusty old bike
Who just pulled in today from the
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Florida
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And just got to stop and rest awhile and
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rest
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one who can use
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A hard working fool who don't
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ever touch booze
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roll of the dice
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And he's just got to stop and rest awhile and
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rest
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Easy there lady I
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don't want no trouble
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I'll pay for my chili and
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leave
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Easy there mister
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I got the money
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if I was you I'd let go of my
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sleeve
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Does anyone know of a
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place I can sleep
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Where I won't hear the cry of the
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wind as she weeps
For a poor wandering soul who got
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no place to go
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And just got to stop and rest awhile and
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rest
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No fellers
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you can't have a ride
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Cause my bike and my girls I don't
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share
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Hey sheriff
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thank you for stopping
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being concerned bout the length of my
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hair
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Can anyone lend me a
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half tank of gas
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And I guess that a smile would
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be too much to ask
Cause your warm friendly town don't want
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my kind around
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And I guess I can't stop and rest awhile and
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rest
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Hello momma
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your boys coming home
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Cause my bike and my dreams all got
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wrecked
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No momma
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don't hung up the phone
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sorry that I had to call you
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collect
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Can anyone lend me a
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half tank of gas
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I guess that a smile would
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be too much to ask
Your warm friendly town don't want
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my kind around
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I guess I won't stop and rest awhile and
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rest
FAQ
Who sang the the song Rest Awhile?
Who is Bobby Bare?
