Intro: [C  G  D] (x2) n nVerse 1: n           [D           C] nWell I'm a sucker for fine Cuban cigars n[G]                       [D] nThe problem is I can't afford em n     [D]                          [C] nBut last year I went and got myself a whole box n[G                    D] nJust to be safe I insured em n   [A          G              D] nI took out a policy against fire and theft n[A       G          D] nThen I hurried on home n       [A        G            D     D/F#   G] nWith a 50 cent lighter I sat on my back steps n       [C         G      D]    nAnd I smoked em one by one n n[C  G  D] n nVerse 2: nTwo weeks later I went to see that insurance man nAnd I handed him my claims nWith a straight face I told him that through a series of small fires nThey'd all gone up in flames  nThey reviewed my case and they had no choice nBut to pay me for what I'd done nI took that check bought a whole new box nAnd I smoked em one by one n n nInstrumental: [C   G   D   D   C   G   A] n               n nVerse 3: nTwo weeks later this detective shows up nTells me that company's pressing charges nOne speedy trial later they locked me up nOn 24 seperate counts of arson nAnd now I sit and I stare at a blank brick wall nLooking back on what I've done nTo pass the time I've got some 10 cent cigars nAnd I smoke em one by one n n        [C        G] nYeah I smoke em one by one n nOutro: [C  G  D] (x2) n n n