The State Of Massachusetts Tab par Dropkick Murphys

E7E7/DE7/C
Am C G Am x4

 AmC
 She had excuses and she chose to use them
 GAm
 She was the victim of unspeakable abuses
 AmC
 Her husband was violent, malicious and distant
 GAm
 Her kids now belong to the state of Massachusetts!

 AmCGAm
        They've been taken away!!
 AmCGE7
         They've been taken away!! 

(Chorus:)

 AmGC
 Billy was the bright one, Tommy's off his head
 FC
 Mother loved them both the same
 G
At least thats what she said
 AmG
 I don't predict the future        
 C
 I don't care about the past
 FC
 Send them both to D.S.S     
 G
 Now you had your chance
 AmG
 The posion stole your babies          
 C
 The judges took your rights
 FCG
 You can have your children or the night!!!

Am C G Am x4

 Am
 I supposed you've been a victim
 C
Though I suspect you may have lied
 G
Have you lost all ambition
 Am
 Won't you give this thing a try
 AmC
 If you can't and you fail won't be the only loser
 GAm
 These kid don't stand a chance with you in their future!!

 AmCGAm
        They've been taken away!!
 AmCG
        They've been taken away!!
 FGFG
(Chorus:)

 AmGC
 Billy was the bright one, Tommy's off his head
 FC
 Mother loved them both the same
 G
    At least thats what she said
 AmG
 I don't predict the future        
 C
 I don't care about the past
 FC
 Send them both to D.S.S     
 G
 Now you had your chance
 AmG
 The posion stole your babies          
 C
 The judges took your rights
 FCG
 You can have your children or the night

Interlude: Am C G Am (repeat)

(Chorus:)

 AmGC
 Billy was the bright one, Tommy's off his head
 FC
 Mother loved them both the same
 G
    At least thats what she said
 AmG
 I don't predict the future        
 C
 I don't care about the past
 FC
 Send them both to D.S.S     
 G
 Now you had your chance
 AmG
 The posion stole your babies          
 C
 The judges took your rights
 FCG
 You can have your children or the night
 Am