F#m   C# F   D   Bm D  (x2) 
 
F#m             C#                 F        D 
There are many things that I would be proud of 
              Bm            D 
If I'd only invented them such as the wheel 
F#m           C#             F      D 
The washing machine and the tumble dryer 
           Bm              D 
On these inventions surely I could retire 
 
F#m         C#    F           D 
I want to retire, no longer required 
              Bm              D 
I want to get by without the man on my back 
F#m           C#           F            D 
A tear in my eye, with a heart full of pride 
                   Bm              D 
I must go out on a high, and tell nobody why 
 
F#m  C#  E  B  (x2) 
 
F#m              C#           F           D 
There are many things that I know I could do 
                  Bm           D 
If I'd only have wanted to, such as create 
The perfect soulmate everyone would admire 
 On this creation surely I could retire 
I want to retire, no longer required 
 I want to get by without the man on my back 
A tear in my eye, with a heart full of pride 
 I must go out on a high, and not to answer to why 
I want to retire, inform the suppliers 
 I'll leave the party in style, and not to be carried out 
Without a cloud in the sky, I got my fingers in pies 
 A golden watch on my side, will measure my free time 
 
F#m  C#  E  B  (x8) 
 
F#m              C#         F       D 
Now my place in history is surely assured 
             Bm            D 
I will be remembered here forever more 
Brand new product in place and a potential buyer 
 Up on this next transaction surely I could retire 
I want to retire, no longer required 
 I want to get by without the man on my back 
A tear in my eye, with a heart full of pride 
 I must go out on a high, and not to answer to why 
I want to retire, inform the suppliers 
 I'll leave the party in style, and not to be carried out 
Without a cloud in the sky, I got my fingers in pies 
 A golden watch on my side, will measure my free time