Key: A major
Verse 1
In the course of our nation's history
the people of Boston have
rallied bravely
whenever the rights of men have
been threatened.
Today, a new crisis has arisen.
The Metropolitan Transit Authority,
better known as the MTA,
is attempting to levy a burdensome tax on the population
in the form of a subway fare increase.
Citizens, hear me out.
this could happen to you.
Well, let me tell you of the story
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on a tragic and fateful day.
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went to ride on the MTA.
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He may ride forever
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He's the man who never returned
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And he changed for Jamaica Plain
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Charlie couldn't get off of that train
But did he ever return?
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And his fate is still unlearned
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He's the man who never returned
Now all night long
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Crying, what will become of me?
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How can I afford to see my sister in Chelsea
But did he ever return?
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And his fate is still unlearned
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He's a man who never returned
Charlie's wife goes down to
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Every day at quarter past two
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As the train comes rumblin' through
But did he ever return?
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He may ride foreverneath
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He's the man who never returned
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Picket day.
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Now, you citizens of Boston,
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how the people have to pay and pay?
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get for Charlie off the MTA,
or else he'll never return.
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He may ride foreverneath
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He's the man who'll never return
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He's the man who'll never return
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He's the man who'll never return
Hey to Charlie
How did you like the song?
TunerE A D G B E
ChordsG C D Dsus4
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