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The Bed Song

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[Intro]
Em G/D C C
Em G/D C C
[Verse 1]
GExhibit G/F#A: We are frEmiends in a sleeping bag, splitting the heat.
We have one filthy pillow to shCare, and your Em/Blips are in my hCair.Cadd9  C  Cadd9  C  
SGomeone upsG/F#tairs has a Emrat that we laughed at, and people are drinking
and singing that Scarbourough FCair on a Em/Bukulele dCare.Cadd9  C  Cadd9  C  
[Instrumental]
Em G/D C C
Em G/D C C
[Verse 2]
GExhibiG/F#t B: Well, we fEmound an apartment. It’s not much to look at.
A futon on a flCoor. Torn-off      Em/Bdesktop for    Ca door.Cadd9  C  Cadd9  C  
AGll the deG/F#cor's made of mEmilk crates and duct tape, and if we have sex
they can hear us through the flCoor, but we Em/Bdon’t do that anymCore.Cadd9  C  Cadd9  C  
[Chorus 1]
And EmI lay there G/Dwondering "WChat is the matter?"
"EmIs this a G/Dmatter of wCorse or of better?"
EmYou took the bG/Dlanket, so CI took the bedsheet
but EmI would have G/Dheld you if yCou'd only...
N.C.
...let me.
[Instrumental]
Em G/D C C
Em G/D C C
[Verse 3]
GExhibit G/F#C: Look how quEmaint and how quiet and private.
Our paychecks have bought us a condo in tCown. It's the nEm/Bicest flat    Caround.Cadd9  C  Cadd9  C  
YGou picked a mG/F#attress and Emhad it delivered, and I walked upstairs
and the sight of it made my heart   Cpound, and I wEm/Brapped my arms arCound me.Cadd9  C  Cadd9  C  
[Chorus 2]
And EmI stood there G/Dwondering: "WChat is the matter?"
"EmIs this a G/Dmatter of wCorse or of better?"
EmYou walked right G/Dpast me and stCraightened the covers
but EmI would still G/Dlove you if you wCanted a lover.
[Bridge]
And you sCaid: all the money in the...
wEmorld D/F#won't bGuy   G#dima    Ambed B7so big and wCide
to guCarantee that you won't...
Emac- D/F#ci-  dGen- G#dimtally tAmouch B7me in the niCght.Cadd9  C  Cadd9  C  
[Instrumental]
Em   D/F#   G   G#dim   Am   B7/D#   B7/D#
[Verse 4]
GExhibit G/F#D: Now we're bEmoth mostly paralyzed. Don't know how long
we've been lying here in fCear, too aEm/Bfraid to even   Cfeel.Cadd9  C  Cadd9  C  
GI find my gG/F#lasses and Emyou turn the light out, roll off on your side
like you've rolled away for yCears, holding Em/Bback those king-size    Ctears.Cadd9  C  Cadd9  C  
[Chorus 3]
And EmI still don't G/Dask you: "WhCat is the matter?"
"EmIs this a mG/Datter of wCorse or of better?"
EmYou take the hG/Deart failure, CI'll take the cancer.
EmI've long stopped G/Dwondering wChy you don't answer.
[Instrumental]
Em G/D C C
Em G/D C C
Em G/D C C
Em G/D C C
[Verse 5]
GExhibit G/F#E: You can cEmertainly see how fulfilling a life
from the cost and size of stCone of our Em/Bfinal resting hCome.Cadd9  C  Cadd9  C  
GWe got some G/F#nice ones right uEmnder a cherry tree.
You and me lying the only way we knCow: side by Em/Bside and still aCnd cold.Cadd9  C  Cadd9  C  
[Chorus 4]
And EmI finally G/Dask you: "WChat was the matter?"
"EmWas it a G/Dmatter of wCorse or of better?"
EmYou stretch your G/Darms out and fCinally face me. You say:
Em"I would have G/Dtold you if yCou'd only asked me, if you'd only asked me, if you'd only asked me."
[Outro]
Em G/D C C
Em G/D C C
Em G/D C C
Em G/D C C

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The Bed Song

by Amanda Palmer

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Chords in this song · guitar

G/D

G/F#

Em/B

Cadd9

D/F#

G#dim

B7/D#

[Intro]

Em G/D C C

[Verse 1]

G G/F# Em

Exhibit A: We are friends in a sleeping bag, splitting the heat.

C Em/B C Cadd9 C Cadd9 C

We have one filthy pillow to share, and your lips are in my hair.

G G/F# Em

Someone upstairs has a rat that we laughed at, and people are drinking

C Em/B C Cadd9 C Cadd9 C

and singing that Scarbourough Fair on a ukulele dare.

[Instrumental]

Em G/D C C

[Verse 2]

G G/F# Em

Exhibit B: Well, we found an apartment. It’s not much to look at.

C Em/B C Cadd9 C Cadd9 C

A futon on a floor. Torn-off desktop for a door.

G G/F# Em

All the decor's made of milk crates and duct tape, and if we have sex

C Em/B C Cadd9 C Cadd9 C

they can hear us through the floor, but we don’t do that anymore.

[Chorus 1]

Em G/D C

And I lay there wondering "What is the matter?"

Em G/D C

"Is this a matter of worse or of better?"

Em G/D C

You took the blanket, so I took the bedsheet

Em G/D C

but I would have held you if you'd only...

N.C.

...let me.

[Instrumental]

Em G/D C C

[Verse 3]

G G/F# Em

Exhibit C: Look how quaint and how quiet and private.

C Em/B C Cadd9 C Cadd9 C

Our paychecks have bought us a condo in town. It's the nicest flat around.

G G/F# Em

You picked a mattress and had it delivered, and I walked upstairs

C Em/B C Cadd9 C Cadd9 C

and the sight of it made my heart pound, and I wrapped my arms around me.

[Chorus 2]

Em G/D C

And I stood there wondering: "What is the matter?"

Em G/D C

"Is this a matter of worse or of better?"

Em G/D C

You walked right past me and straightened the covers

Em G/D C

but I would still love you if you wanted a lover.

[Bridge]

And you said: all the money in the...

Em D/F# G G#dim Am B7 C

world won't buy a bed so big and wide

to guarantee that you won't...

Em D/F# G G#dim Am B7 C Cadd9 C Cadd9 C

ac- ci- den- tally touch me in the night.

[Instrumental]

Em D/F# G G#dim Am B7/D# B7/D#

[Verse 4]

G G/F# Em

Exhibit D: Now we're both mostly paralyzed. Don't know how long

C Em/B C Cadd9 C Cadd9 C

we've been lying here in fear, too afraid to even feel.

G G/F# Em

I find my glasses and you turn the light out, roll off on your side

C Em/B C Cadd9 C Cadd9 C

like you've rolled away for years, holding back those king-size tears.

[Chorus 3]

Em G/D C

And I still don't ask you: "What is the matter?"

Em G/D C

"Is this a matter of worse or of better?"

Em G/D C

You take the heart failure, I'll take the cancer.

Em G/D C

I've long stopped wondering why you don't answer.

[Instrumental]

Em G/D C C

[Verse 5]

G G/F# Em

Exhibit E: You can certainly see how fulfilling a life

C Em/B C Cadd9 C Cadd9 C

from the cost and size of stone of our final resting home.

G G/F# Em

We got some nice ones right under a cherry tree.

C Em/B C Cadd9 C Cadd9 C

You and me lying the only way we know: side by side and still and cold.

[Chorus 4]

Em G/D C

And I finally ask you: "What was the matter?"

Em G/D C

"Was it a matter of worse or of better?"

Em G/D C

You stretch your arms out and finally face me. You say:

Em G/D C

"I would have told you if you'd only asked me, if you'd only asked me, if you'd only asked me."

[Outro]

Em G/D C C

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