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Extraordinary Machine, by Fiona Apple. Off the album "Extraordinary Machine."
Capo 1st fret
[Verse 1]
CI certainly haven't been shopping for any new shoes
C7and
CI certainly haven't been spreading myBbself around.
CI still only travel by foot and by Dfoot it's a slow climb,
FBut I'm good at being uncomfortable so I Amcan't stop changing Gall the Ctime.
CI notice that my opponent is always on the go
C7and
CWon't go slow, so as not to focus Bband I notice
CHe'll hitch a ride with any guide as long as Dthey go fast from whence he came,
FBut he's no good at being uncomfortable so he Amcan't stop staying 
Gexactly the Csame.
[Chorus]
   DmIf there was a better way to go then Amit would find me.
   FI can't help it, the road just rolls out Ambehind me.
DmBe kind to me, or treat me Fmean.
I'll make the Dmmost of it, I'm an Gextraordinary Cmachine.
[Verse 2]
CI seem to you to make a new disaster every C7day.
CYou've deemed me due to clean my view and be at Bbpeace and lay.
CI mean to prove I mean to Dmove in my own way and say
FI've been getting a long for long Ambefore you came inGto the Cplay.
CI am the baby of the family, it happens sC7o
CEverybody cares and wears the sheep's clothes while they BchapeBbrone.
CCurious, you're looking down your Dnose at me while you appease,
FCourteous to try and help but let me set youGr mind aCt ease.
[Chorus]
   DmIf there was a better way to go then Amit would find me.
   FI can't help it, the road just rolls out Ambehind me.
DmBe kind to me, or treat me Fmean.
I'll make the Dmmost of it, I'm an Gextraordinary Cmachine.
[Bridge]
DmDo I so worry you, you need to hurry to my Cside? 
It's very Gkind.
DmBut it's to no avail, and I don't want the Gveiled
PrFomise of "eveDmrything will Ambe just finCe".
[Chorus]
   DmIf there was a better way to go then Amit would find me.
   FI can't help it, the road just rolls out Ambehind me.
DmBe kind to me, or treat me Fmean.
I'll make the Dmmost of it, I'm an Gextraordinary Cmachine.

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The story behind the song

Fiona Apple is an American singer-songwriter known for her distinctive musical style and lyrical depth. Her album, Extraordinary Machine, released in 2005, is a testament to her unique artistry. Playing this song, you step into the world of an artist celebrated for her critically acclaimed work and powerful songwriting. It plays like an invitation to explore the intricate and extraordinary workings of the self.

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Extraordinary Machine, by Fiona Apple. Off the album "Extraordinary Machine."

Capo 1st fret

[Verse 1]

I certainly haven't been shopping for any new shoes

and

C Bb

I certainly haven't been spreading myself around.

C D

I still only travel by foot and by foot it's a slow climb,

F Am G C

But I'm good at being uncomfortable so I can't stop changing all the time.

I notice that my opponent is always on the go

and

C Bb

Won't go slow, so as not to focus and I notice

C D

He'll hitch a ride with any guide as long as they go fast from whence he came,

F Am

But he's no good at being uncomfortable so he can't stop staying

G C

exactly the same.

[Chorus]

Dm Am

If there was a better way to go then it would find me.

F Am

I can't help it, the road just rolls out behind me.

Dm F

Be kind to me, or treat me mean.

Dm G C

I'll make the most of it, I'm an extraordinary machine.

[Verse 2]

C C7

I seem to you to make a new disaster every day.

C Bb

You've deemed me due to clean my view and be at peace and lay.

C D

I mean to prove I mean to move in my own way and say

F Am G C

I've been getting a long for long before you came into the play.

C C7

I am the baby of the family, it happens so

C B Bb

Everybody cares and wears the sheep's clothes while they chaperone.

C D

Curious, you're looking down your nose at me while you appease,

F G C

Courteous to try and help but let me set your mind at ease.

[Chorus]

Dm Am

If there was a better way to go then it would find me.

F Am

I can't help it, the road just rolls out behind me.

Dm F

Be kind to me, or treat me mean.

Dm G C

I'll make the most of it, I'm an extraordinary machine.

[Bridge]

Dm C

Do I so worry you, you need to hurry to my side?

It's very kind.

Dm G

But it's to no avail, and I don't want the veiled

F Dm Am C

Promise of "everything will be just fine".

[Chorus]

Dm Am

If there was a better way to go then it would find me.

F Am

I can't help it, the road just rolls out behind me.

Dm F

Be kind to me, or treat me mean.

Dm G C

I'll make the most of it, I'm an extraordinary machine.

About Extraordinary Machine Chords by Fiona Apple

Learn how to play Extraordinary Machine by Fiona Apple with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Extraordinary Machine chords”, “Extraordinary Machine guitar chords”, or “Fiona Apple Extraordinary Machine chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Extraordinary Machine chords and for experienced players who want accurate Extraordinary Machine lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, C7, Bb, D, F, Am.

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