Tom waits 'Pay me' from his new album 'bad as me' I had to learn it in some
fashion, so any mistakes or advice are appreciated.. after all I WANT to play it
best I can.. Play as a waltz.
Capo 3rd fret.
[ Tab from: https://www.guitartabs.cc/tabs/t/tom_waits/pay_me_crd.html ]
C C (x32013)
They pay me not to come home..
E7
Keeping me stoned..
am am7 D7
I won't run away..
C C (x32013)
They say it's easy to get..
E7
Stuck in this town..
G7
Just like Joan.
C C7
You know I gave it all up for the stage..
E7 E7 (x20130)
They fill my cup up.. in the cage..
Dm F G
It's no ones business but mine when I'm low..
Dm F G G6 G
To hold yourself ups not a crime here you know..
C
At the end of the world..
C G am am7
So I kick my feet at the lights..
F C G G6 G
Breathe it in all night..
C G am am7
There's a light in a canvass tree.
F C G
Money from home supports me..
C C (x32013)
They pay me not to come home..
E7
I won't eat crow..
am am7 D7
I'll stay away..
C G C F
And though all roads will not lead you home my dear..
C Em G C
All roads lead to the end.. of the world
C G C F
And I'll so a little luck up into the hem of my gown..
C Em G C
The only way down from the gallows.. is.. to swing
C G C F
And I will wear boots, instead of high heels..
C Em G C F C
And the next stage i'm on.. will.. have wheels
