{"source":"Free Chord Book","source_url":"https://www.free-chords.com","license_note":"Free for personal use. Lyrics and compositions © their respective songwriters and publishers.","tab_id":2494356,"song":"Under Lime","artist":"Elvis Costello","content_type":"chord","tab_type":"Chords","url":"https://www.free-chords.com/song/11507986-under-lime-chords-by-elvis-costello/","api_url":"https://www.free-chords.com/api/v1/songs/2494356?type=chord","rating":4.86684,"votes":5,"content":"[Intro]\r\n[ch]C[/ch]   [ch]Bbsus2[/ch]   (x2)\r\n\r\n[Verse 1]\r\n[tab]       [ch]C[/ch]                      [ch]Bbsus2[/ch]\r\nIt's a long way down from the high horse you're on[/tab]\r\n[tab]          [ch]F[/ch]                      [ch]Gsus4[/ch]\r\nWhen you stumble and then you're thrown[/tab]\r\n[tab]        [ch]C[/ch]                           [ch]Bbsus2[/ch]\r\nAnd the last time we say him he was out in the rain[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]            [ch]Am[/ch]    [ch]Em[/ch]            [ch]Am[/ch]\r\nWatchin' that train roll down the track[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]               [ch]Am[/ch]      [ch]Em[/ch]            [ch]Am[/ch]\r\nNow he's back in showbiz trying make a comeback[/tab]\r\n\r\n\r\n[Verse 2]\r\n[tab]   [ch]C[/ch]                               [ch]Bbsus2[/ch]\r\nWe know that he's desperate and we know that he's broke[/tab]\r\n[tab]         [ch]F[/ch]                   [ch]Gsus4[/ch]\r\nHe's the mystery guest we'll puncture[/tab]\r\n[tab]            [ch]C[/ch]                                 [ch]Bbsus2[/ch]\r\nThey told a young girl with a clipboard \"Just keep him amused\"[/tab]\r\n[tab]    [ch]Em[/ch]        [ch]Am[/ch]        [ch]Em[/ch]            [ch]Am[/ch]\r\n\"Whatever you do, don't tell him your name\"[/tab]\r\n[tab]    [ch]Em[/ch]        [ch]Am[/ch]   [ch]Em[/ch]            [ch]Am[/ch]\r\n\"Whatever you say, don't let him drink\"[/tab]\r\n[tab]      [ch]Bb[/ch]                      [ch]G[/ch]\r\nUnder lime, under lime, under lime[/tab]\r\n\r\n\r\n[Pre-Chorus]\r\n[tab]   [ch]Eb[/ch]       [ch]Dm[/ch]              [ch]Eb[/ch]          [ch]Ebm[/ch]    [ch]Bb[/ch]\r\nHe whistles out of tune his words don't always rhyme[/tab]\r\n[tab]    [ch]Eb[/ch]      [ch]Dm[/ch]                   [ch]Eb[/ch]     [ch]Ebm[/ch]    [ch]Bb[/ch]\r\nBut we will be right back, we're almost out of time[/tab]\r\n\r\n\r\n(Chorus)\r\n[tab]                          [ch]G#[/ch]     [ch]F#[/ch] [ch]F[/ch]   [ch]Bb[/ch]\r\nDown a long corridor he's trying to impress[/tab]\r\n[tab]                          [ch]G#[/ch]     [ch]F#[/ch] [ch]F[/ch]   [ch]Bb[/ch]\r\nHe was helpin' a showgirl fasten up her dress[/tab]\r\n[tab]                               [ch]G#[/ch]         [ch]F#[/ch]   [ch]F[/ch] [ch]Bb[/ch]\r\nAnd the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away[/tab]\r\n\r\nAnd the band starts to play\r\n\r\n[Instrumental]\r\n[ch]D[/ch]   [ch]D7[/ch]   [ch]Gm/Bb[/ch]   (x2)\r\n\r\n[Verse 3]\r\n[tab]       [ch]C[/ch]                   [ch]Bbsus2[/ch]\r\nIn the violent strip of an undressing room[/tab]\r\n[tab]    [ch]F[/ch]                      [ch]Gsus4[/ch]\r\nShe loosened his grip and started[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]C[/ch]                          [ch]Bbsus2[/ch]\r\nTell me your story, if you feel so inclined[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]       [ch]Am[/ch]    [ch]Em[/ch]       [ch]Am[/ch]\r\nHe was a mess, almost resigned[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]               [ch]Am[/ch]     [ch]Em[/ch]               [ch]Am[/ch]\r\nThough she could guess, I think you will find[/tab]\r\n[tab]    [ch]Bb[/ch]                                [ch]G[/ch]\r\nShe thought, \"Oh you know, I wouldn't mind\"[/tab]\r\n\r\n\r\n[Pre-Chorus]\r\n[tab]   [ch]Eb[/ch]        [ch]Dm[/ch]                    [ch]Eb[/ch]        [ch]Ebm[/ch]    [ch]Bb[/ch]\r\nHe asked her boyfriend's name then her whole family tree[/tab]\r\n[tab]    [ch]Eb[/ch]         [ch]Dm[/ch]                 [ch]Eb[/ch]   [ch]Ebm[/ch]     [ch]Bb[/ch]\r\nShe thought \"I can't believe it's happening to me\"[/tab]\r\n\r\n\r\n[Chorus]\r\n[tab]                                    [ch]G#[/ch]     [ch]F#[/ch]   [ch]F[/ch]    [ch]Bb[/ch]\r\nAnd upset, said \"Hey pet: would you kindly pass that pill[/tab]\r\n[tab]                        [ch]G#[/ch]      [ch]F#[/ch] [ch]F[/ch]  [ch]Bb[/ch]\r\nAnd allow me to just dictate my dying will\"[/tab]\r\n[tab]                               [ch]G#[/ch]         [ch]F#[/ch]   [ch]F[/ch] [ch]Bb[/ch]\r\nAnd the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away[/tab]\r\n\r\nAnd the band starts to play\r\n\r\n[Instrumental]\r\n[ch]D[/ch]   [ch]D7[/ch]   [ch]Gm/Bb[/ch]   (x2)\r\n\r\n[Verse 4]\r\n[tab][ch]C[/ch]                         [ch]Bbsus2[/ch]\r\nJimmy was dreamin' as she uncrossed her legs[/tab]\r\n[tab]   [ch]F[/ch]                     [ch]Gsus4[/ch]\r\nHe shuttered his eyes discreetly[/tab]\r\n[tab]       [ch]C[/ch]                           [ch]Bbsus2[/ch]\r\nAnd he thought of a drummer and considered a snare[/tab]\r\n[tab]        [ch]Em[/ch]          [ch]Am[/ch]           [ch]Em[/ch]          [ch]Am[/ch]\r\nBut the beat of his heart said, \"Don't even start\"[/tab]\r\n[tab]    [ch]Em[/ch]             [ch]Am[/ch]              [ch]Em[/ch]              [ch]Am[/ch]\r\nHis conscience was bare, it said, \"Hey, don't even dare\"[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Bb[/ch]                  [ch]G[/ch]\r\nShe's completely unaware[/tab]\r\n\r\n\r\n[Pre-Chorus]\r\n[tab]    [ch]Eb[/ch]       [ch]Dm[/ch]                 [ch]Eb[/ch]    [ch]Ebm[/ch] [ch]Bb[/ch]\r\nShe forced a laugh or a sigh at every alibi[/tab]\r\n[tab]     [ch]Eb[/ch]    [ch]Dm[/ch]                     [ch]Eb[/ch]       [ch]Ebm[/ch]    [ch]Bb[/ch]\r\nOnce every crime was confessed he buttoned up his vest[/tab]\r\n\r\n\r\n[Chorus]\r\n[tab]                                   [ch]G#[/ch]     [ch]F#[/ch]   [ch]F[/ch]  [ch]Bb[/ch]\r\nSaid \"Hey gal, you'r a pal, you've really been a sport[/tab]\r\n[tab]                           [ch]G#[/ch]     [ch]F#[/ch]    [ch]F[/ch]   [ch]Bb[/ch]\r\nAnd you don't get a record if you never get caught\"[/tab]\r\n[tab]                               [ch]G#[/ch]         [ch]F#[/ch]   [ch]F[/ch] [ch]Bb[/ch]\r\nAnd the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away[/tab]\r\n\r\nAnd the band starts to play\r\n\r\n[Instrumental]\r\n[ch]D[/ch]   [ch]D7[/ch]   [ch]Gm/Bb[/ch]   (x3)\r\n[tab][ch]C[/ch]   [ch]Bbsus2[/ch]       (x2)\r\n[Outro][/tab]\r\n[tab]       [ch]C[/ch]                      [ch]Bbsus2[/ch]\r\nIt's a long way down from the high horse you're on[/tab]\r\n[tab]       [ch]C[/ch]                    [ch]Bbsus2[/ch]\r\nIt's a long way back as you cover your track[/tab]\r\n[tab]       [ch]C[/ch]\r\nOr you bury your crime[/tab]\r\n[tab]      [ch]Bbsus2[/ch]                  [ch]C[/ch]               [ch]Bbsus2[/ch]\r\nUnder lime, under lime, under lime, under lime[/tab]\r\n[tab]       [ch]C[/ch]                      [ch]Bbsus2[/ch]\r\nIt's a long way down from the high horse you're on[/tab]\r\n[tab]       [ch]C[/ch]                    [ch]Bbsus2[/ch]\r\nIt's a long way back as you cover your track[/tab]\r\n[tab]       [ch]C[/ch]\r\nOr you bury your crime[/tab]\r\n[tab]      [ch]Bbsus2[/ch]                  [ch]C[/ch]               [ch]Bbsus2[/ch]\r\nUnder lime, under lime, under lime, under lime[/tab]\r\n[tab]       [ch]C[/ch]                      [ch]Bbsus2[/ch]\r\nIt's a long way down from the high horse you're on[/tab]\r\n[tab]       [ch]C[/ch]                    [ch]Bbsus2[/ch]\r\nIt's a long way back as you cover your track[/tab]\r\n[tab]       [ch]C[/ch]\r\nAs you bury your crime[/tab]\r\n[tab]      [ch]Bbsus2[/ch]\r\nUnder lime, under lime, under lime[/tab]","plain_text":"[Intro]\nC   Bbsus2   (x2)\n\n[Verse 1]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[Verse 2]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[Pre-Chorus]\n\n\n\n\n(Chorus)\n\n\n\n\nAnd the band starts to play\n\n[Instrumental]\nD   D7   Gm/Bb   (x2)\n\n[Verse 3]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[Pre-Chorus]\n\n\n\n\n[Chorus]\n\n\n\n\nAnd the band starts to play\n\n[Instrumental]\nD   D7   Gm/Bb   (x2)\n\n[Verse 4]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[Pre-Chorus]\n\n\n\n\n[Chorus]\n\n\n\n\nAnd the band starts to play\n\n[Instrumental]\nD   D7   Gm/Bb   (x3)","chords":["C","Bbsus2","F","Gsus4","Em","Am","Bb","G","Eb","Dm","Ebm","G#","F#","D","D7","Gm/Bb"],"chord_diagrams":{"Am":{"barres":[],"baseFret":1,"fingers":[0,0,2,3,1,0],"frets":[-1,0,2,2,1,0]},"C":{"barres":[],"baseFret":1,"fingers":[0,3,2,0,1,0],"frets":[0,3,2,0,1,0]},"D":{"barres":[],"baseFret":1,"fingers":[0,0,0,1,3,2],"frets":[-1,-1,0,2,3,2]},"D7":{"barres":[],"baseFret":1,"fingers":[0,0,0,2,1,3],"frets":[-1,-1,0,2,1,2]},"Dm":{"barres":[],"baseFret":1,"fingers":[0,0,0,2,3,1],"frets":[-1,-1,0,2,3,1]},"Em":{"barres":[],"baseFret":1,"fingers":[0,2,3,0,0,0],"frets":[0,2,2,0,0,0]},"F":{"barres":[1],"baseFret":1,"fingers":[1,3,4,2,1,1],"frets":[1,3,3,2,1,1]},"G":{"barres":[],"baseFret":1,"fingers":[2,1,0,0,0,3],"frets":[3,2,0,0,0,3]}}}