The State Of Massachusetts Dropkick Murphys Chords annotated by Patrick M. Ryan http:  profile.ultimate-guitar.com patrick.m.ryan1 [Banjo Intro] [Intro]               (x4) [Verse 1] She had excuses and she chose to use them She was the victim of unspeakable abuses Her husband was violent malicious and distant Her kids now belong to the state of Massachusetts [Pre-Chorus] They’ve been taken away! Hey! They’ve been taken away! [Chorus] Billy was a bright one Tommy’s off his head Mother loved them both the same at least that’s what she said I don’t predict the future I don’t care about the past Send them both to DSS now you’ve had your chance [Refrain] The poison stole your babies The judges took your rights You can have your children or the night                         (x4) [Verse 2] I suppose you’ve been a victim I suspect you may have lied Have you lost all ambition won’t you give this thing a try If you can’t and you fail you won’t be the only loser These kids don’t stand a chance with you in their future [Pre-Chorus] They’ve been taken away! Hey! They’ve been taken away!    [Chorus] Billy was a bright one Tommy’s off his head Mother loved them both the same at least that’s what she said I don’t predict the future I don’t care about the past Send them both to DSS now you’ve had your chance [Refrain] The poison stole your babies The judges took your rights You can have your children or the night                   The poison stole your babies The judges took your rights You can have your children or the night [Chorus] Billy was a bright one Tommy’s off his head Mother loved them both the same at least that’s what she said I don’t predict the future I don’t care about the past Send them both to DSS now you’ve had your chance [Refrain] The poison stole your babies The judges took your rights You can have your children or the night [Outro]       (intro riff)