***INTRO:*** ***VERSE:*** You got your toecaps reinforced with steel Hard-wearing sole and heel Make those tired feet feel like new Take your pick, black or brown Great for the country or the man in town You're gonna need a quality shoe ***VERSE:(LOOK CHORDS FROM FIRST VERSE!)*** You don't want no stand-by pair 'Cos these'll take the wear and tear Made to take good care of you For that trip by road or rail For extra grip on those rocky trails You're gonna need a quality shoe ***BRIDGE:*** Now they maybe ain't too hot for dancing But I don't foresee too much of that You ain't exactly gonna be prancing Around in the moonlight With a cane and a top hat ***VERSE:(LOOK CHORDS FROM FIRST VERSE!)*** If you could use a change of pace And be excused from the rat race Just take a look at what's on view Lace 'em up, walk around I guarantee you can't wear 'em down You're gonna need a quality shoe ***SOLO:*** ***BRIDGE:*** Now I wish you sunny skies And happiness wherever you may go But you got to realise There'll be wind, there'll be rain And occasional snow ***VERSE:(LOOK CHORDS FROM FIRST VERSE!)*** You're gonna want to smile in them If you're gonna walk a mile in them There'll be times when you'll be blue To laugh at rainy days and then Make your getaways in them You're gonna need a quality shoe ***VERSE:*** They got your toecaps reinforced with steel Hard-wearing sole and heel Make those tired feet feel like new Take your pick, black or brown Great for the country or the man in town You're gonna need a quality shoe CHORDS: F |X|X|3|2|1|1| Bb/F |X|X|3|3|3|X| Bb |X|1|3|3|3|1| C7 |X|3|5|3|5|3| F#dim |X|X|1|2|1|2| C7/G |X|10|8|9|11|8| Fmaj7 |X|X|3|2|1|0| C7 |X|3|2|3|1|0| Bm/F |X|X|3|3|2|1| Am |X|0|2|2|1|0| E7 |0|2|2|1|3|0| Gm7 |3|X|3|3|3|3|

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