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Nothing Was Delivered
Bob Dylan and the Band
The Basement Tapes
[Intro]
G
[Verse 1]
N. C.        C  
Nothing was delivered
And I tell this truth to Gyou,
Not out of spite or Danger
But simply because it's Gtrue.C/G  G  
N. C.                          C  
Now, I hope you won't object to this,
Giving back all of what you Gowe,
The fewer words you have to Dwaste on this,
The sooner you can Ggo.C/G  G  
N. C.                      Em  G  
Nothing is better, nothing is best,
Take Gcare D/F#of yourC/Eself Gand get CplenD/Aty oGf rest.
[Verse 2]
N. C.        C  
Nothing was delivered
But I can't say I sympathGize
With what your fate is goDing to be,
Yes, for telling all thoGse lies.C/G  G  
N. C.                        C  
Now you must provide some answers
For what you sold has not been recGeived,
And the sooner you come up Dwith them,
The sooner you can leaGve.C/G  G  
N. C.                      Em  G  
Nothing is better, nothing is best,
Take Gheed D/F#of this C/Eand Gget plenCty rD/Aest.G  
[Verse 3]
[n. c.]                            C  
(Now you know)  Nothing was delivered
And it's up to you to sayG  
Just what you had in mDind
When you made ev'rybody Gpay.C/G  G  
N. C.                        C  
No, nothing was delivered,
Yes, 'n' someone must eGxplain
That as long as it takes to Ddo this
Then that's how long that you'll rGemain.C/G  G  
N. C.                      Em  G  
Nothing is better, nothing is best,
Take Gheed D/F#of this C/Eand Gget plenCty rD/Aest.G  

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The story behind the song

This song paints a picture of promises unfulfilled, whether it's a failed transaction, political deception, or even a spiritual plea. The lyrics question those who don't deliver on their word, asking them to return what they've taken and explain themselves. Recorded during the legendary Basement Tapes sessions, the song incorporates country music elements. It embodies a feeling of disillusionment and a demand for accountability.

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Nothing Was Delivered

by Bob Dylan

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C/G

D/F#

C/E

D/A

Nothing Was Delivered

Bob Dylan and the Band

The Basement Tapes

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

N. C.

Nothing was delivered

And I tell this truth to you,

Not out of spite or anger

G C/G G

But simply because it's true.

N. C.

Now, I hope you won't object to this,

Giving back all of what you owe,

The fewer words you have to waste on this,

G C/G G

The sooner you can go.

Em G

N. C.

Nothing is better, nothing is best,

G D/F# C/E G C D/A G

Take care of yourself and get plenty of rest.

[Verse 2]

N. C.

Nothing was delivered

But I can't say I sympathize

With what your fate is going to be,

G C/G G

Yes, for telling all those lies.

N. C.

Now you must provide some answers

For what you sold has not been received,

And the sooner you come up with them,

G C/G G

The sooner you can leave.

Em G

N. C.

Nothing is better, nothing is best,

G D/F# C/E G C D/A G

Take heed of this and get plenty rest.

[Verse 3]

[n. c.]

(Now you know) Nothing was delivered

And it's up to you to say

Just what you had in mind

G C/G G

When you made ev'rybody pay.

N. C.

No, nothing was delivered,

Yes, 'n' someone must explain

That as long as it takes to do this

G C/G G

Then that's how long that you'll remain.

Em G

N. C.

Nothing is better, nothing is best,

G D/F# C/E G C D/A G

Take heed of this and get plenty rest.

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