Written by Earl Nix / Larry Kingston
Intro: A E A Gbm A #1. A D I've made a small fortune and you squandered it all. D A E You shamed me till I feel about one inch tall. A D But I thought I loved you and I hoped you would change. A E A E So, I gritted my teeth and didn't complain. #2. A E A D Now, you come to me with a simple goodbye. A E You tell me you're leaving but you won't tell me why. A D Now, we're here at the station and you're getting on.. A E and all I can think of is, thank God and Greyhound A you're gone.A D A That big diesel motor is a-playing my song..thank God E Dm A and Greyhound you're gone.D Thank God and Greyhound you're gone..I didn't know Bm D B E A how much longer I could go on..watching you take the D respect out of me..watching you make a total wreck out E of me.E D A It may sound kind-a cruel, but I've been silent too long. E A Thank God and Greyhound you're gone. OUTRO: E A Thank God and Greyhound you're gone.D Bm D Thank God and Greyhound you're gone. Dm D Bm E That load on my mind got lighter, when you got on. A E A Bm That shiny old bus is a beautiful sight..with the black D E smoke a-rolling up around the tail-lights.