VERSE 1. D A7 G D A rusting tractor, on the hill, the fence post with the posted bill G D A7 That said the sale was on until everything was sold. D A7 G D Bone and silver napkin rings, elastic bands 'round spoons and things, G D A7 Tiny fingers held the strings of that fiddle in the case. CHORUS: G D G D The auctioneer comes here today, privacy is on display, G D A7 The highest bidder takes away, but they can't take it all. VERSE 2. D A7 G D Coffee pots we never used, silver frames a little bruised G D A7 Around the portraits that amused us in the parlor and the hall. D A7 G D Fireglow with favorite songs, and laughter are the things among G D A7 The memories, that still belong in those empty rooms. CHORUS: G D G D The auctioneer comes here today, privacy is on display, G D A7 The highest bidder takes away, but they can't take it all. VERSE 3. D A7 G D A jar of nails, a box of tacks, the dining chairs with wicker backs, G D A7 Are in the garden, piled in stacks, being spotted by the rain, D A7 G D Remember when the lights were low, we had pies, balloons, and mistletoe. G D A7 The morning sunlight on the snow, who will buy a broken sleigh? CHORUS: G D G D The auctioneer comes here today, privacy is on display, G D A7 The highest bidder takes away, but they can't take it all. VERSE 4. D A7 G D The auctioneer comes here today, cars line the street, black and grey, G D A7 While children watch the odd display, and others touch the lots D A7 G D That are numbered with the coloured tags, books and clothing sold in bags, G D A7 Bought for learning, bought for rags, and everything must go. CHORUS: G D G D The auctioneer comes here today, privacy is on display, G D A7 The highest bidder takes away, but they can't take it all.
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