The Message

Intro: E, Esus, E x4

Verse 1:
E
Hey Mikey, this is your father speaking.
A
Please pick up the phone.
E
I got something real urgent to tell you son.
               B                              A
Something that runs chills through my bones.
E                                    A
There's been trouble in our hometown and I think it's time to come back.
E                         B             A             B     E
Your brother, Billy, shot 15 men in the head with my .44ing gun.

E, Esus, E x2

Verse 2:
E
The trial starts next Tuesday.
A
You've been requested by the state.
E                                B                  A
They want you to testify on your brother's state of mind.
        E
So pack up your bags and take the train West.
        A
Back to old Baker Street.
E                   B
Won't you hurry up, Mikey.
               A                        B               E
Your brother's in trouble deep and he's way in past his feet.

E, Esus, E x2

Bridge:
A                          B                   E
The attorney's say that he doesn't even have a prayer.
A                                            B                 E
They say they're doing their best, but can't find any proof anywhere.
A               C#m
They say he's a goner.
A             B                     E
They say he's bound to the electric chair.

Verse 3:
E
Well Billy's been calling on you, Mikey.
          A
He's been calling your name.
E                                                               B                        A
He wants to see ya before this whole thing begins. He hopes you still see him the same.
E                                                        A
He hopes you still see him as your big brother, not some murderous man.
E                  B
I really think you two should talk.
        A                    B                         E
Because deep down, you know, Billy's a good and honest man.

Break: E, Esus, E x4

Verse 4:
E
Well I guess I'll see ya, Mike.
A
I'll see ya in a couple of days.
E                                             B
I really hope you get this message before the times have changed.
E
Just remember to pack your suit and tie.
A
You wanna look good in front of that judge.
E                               B
When you were younger we didn't cut ya much slack.
A                                   B                         E
But just remember, Mike, you should always have your families back.