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Under Lime

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[Intro]
   C     Bbsus2(x2)
[Verse 1]
It's a Clong way down from the Bbsus2high horse you're on
When you sFtumble and then you're Gsus4thrown
And the Clast time we say him he was Bbsus2out in the rain
EmWatchin' that Amtrain Emroll down the Amtrack
EmNow he's back in Amshowbiz Emtrying make a Amcomeback
[Verse 2]
We Cknow that he's desperate and we Bbsus2know that he's broke
He's the Fmystery guest we'll Gsus4puncture
They told a Cyoung girl with a clipboard "Just Bbsus2keep him amused"
"WhaEmtever you Amdo, don't Emtell him your Amname"
"WhaEmtever you Amsay, Emdon't let him Amdrink"
Under Bblime, under lime, under Glime
[Pre-Chorus]
He Ebwhistles Dmout of tune his Ebwords don't Ebmalways Bbrhyme
But Ebwe will Dmbe right back, we're Ebalmost Ebmout of Bbtime
(Chorus)
Down a long corridor he's G#trying F#to FimprBbess
He was helpin' a showgirl G#fasten F#up Fher Bbdress
And the clock on the wall tick-G#tocked the F#time FawBbay
And the band starts to play
[Instrumental]
   D     D7     Gm/Bb(x2)
[Verse 3]
In the Cviolent strip of an Bbsus2undressing room
She Floosened his grip and sGsus4tarted
CTell me your story, if you Bbsus2feel so inclined
EmHe was a Ammess, Emalmost reAmsigned
EmThough she could Amguess, EmI think you will Amfind
She Bbthought, "Oh you know, I wouldn't Gmind"
[Pre-Chorus]
He Ebasked her Dmboyfriend's name then Ebher whole Ebmfamily Bbtree
She Ebthought "I Dmcan't believe it's EbhappeEbmning to Bbme"
[Chorus]
And upset, said "Hey pet: would you G#kindly F#pass Fthat Bbpill
And allow me to just dicG#tate my F#dyiFng Bbwill"
And the clock on the wall tick-G#tocked the F#time FawBbay
And the band starts to play
[Instrumental]
   D     D7     Gm/Bb(x2)
[Verse 4]
CJimmy was dreamin' as she Bbsus2uncrossed her legs
He Fshuttered his eyes disGsus4creetly
And he Cthought of a drummer and conBbsus2sidered a snare
But the Embeat of his Amheart said, "EmDon't even sAmtart"
His Emconscience was Ambare, it said, "EmHey, don't even Amdare"
BbShe's completely unaGware
[Pre-Chorus]
She Ebforced a Dmlaugh or a sigh at Ebevery EbmalibBbi
Once Ebevery Dmcrime was confessed he Ebbuttoned Ebmup his Bbvest
[Chorus]
Said "Hey gal, you'r a pal, you've G#really F#been Fa sBbport
And you don't get a record G#if you F#never Fget Bbcaught"
And the clock on the wall tick-G#tocked the F#time FawBbay
And the band starts to play
[Instrumental]
   D     D7     Gm/Bb(x3)
   C         Bbsus2(x2)
[Outro]
It's a Clong way down from the Bbsus2high horse you're on
It's a Clong way back as you Bbsus2cover your track
Or you Cbury your crime
Under Bbsus2lime, under lime, under Clime, under limeBbsus2  
It's a Clong way down from the Bbsus2high horse you're on
It's a Clong way back as you Bbsus2cover your track
Or you Cbury your crime
Under Bbsus2lime, under lime, under Clime, under limeBbsus2  
It's a Clong way down from the Bbsus2high horse you're on
It's a Clong way back as you Bbsus2cover your track
As you Cbury your crime
Under Bbsus2lime, under lime, under lime

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Under Lime

by Elvis Costello

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bbsus2

Gsus4

Ebm

Gm/Bb

[Intro]

C Bbsus2

(x2)

[Verse 1]

C Bbsus2

It's a long way down from the high horse you're on

F Gsus4

When you stumble and then you're thrown

C Bbsus2

And the last time we say him he was out in the rain

Em Am Em Am

Watchin' that train roll down the track

Em Am Em Am

Now he's back in showbiz trying make a comeback

[Verse 2]

C Bbsus2

We know that he's desperate and we know that he's broke

F Gsus4

He's the mystery guest we'll puncture

C Bbsus2

They told a young girl with a clipboard "Just keep him amused"

Em Am Em Am

"Whatever you do, don't tell him your name"

Em Am Em Am

"Whatever you say, don't let him drink"

Bb G

Under lime, under lime, under lime

[Pre-Chorus]

Eb Dm Eb Ebm Bb

He whistles out of tune his words don't always rhyme

Eb Dm Eb Ebm Bb

But we will be right back, we're almost out of time

(Chorus)

G# F# F Bb

Down a long corridor he's trying to impress

G# F# F Bb

He was helpin' a showgirl fasten up her dress

G# F# F Bb

And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away

And the band starts to play

[Instrumental]

D D7 Gm/Bb

(x2)

[Verse 3]

C Bbsus2

In the violent strip of an undressing room

F Gsus4

She loosened his grip and started

C Bbsus2

Tell me your story, if you feel so inclined

Em Am Em Am

He was a mess, almost resigned

Em Am Em Am

Though she could guess, I think you will find

Bb G

She thought, "Oh you know, I wouldn't mind"

[Pre-Chorus]

Eb Dm Eb Ebm Bb

He asked her boyfriend's name then her whole family tree

Eb Dm Eb Ebm Bb

She thought "I can't believe it's happening to me"

[Chorus]

G# F# F Bb

And upset, said "Hey pet: would you kindly pass that pill

G# F# F Bb

And allow me to just dictate my dying will"

G# F# F Bb

And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away

And the band starts to play

[Instrumental]

D D7 Gm/Bb

(x2)

[Verse 4]

C Bbsus2

Jimmy was dreamin' as she uncrossed her legs

F Gsus4

He shuttered his eyes discreetly

C Bbsus2

And he thought of a drummer and considered a snare

Em Am Em Am

But the beat of his heart said, "Don't even start"

Em Am Em Am

His conscience was bare, it said, "Hey, don't even dare"

Bb G

She's completely unaware

[Pre-Chorus]

Eb Dm Eb Ebm Bb

She forced a laugh or a sigh at every alibi

Eb Dm Eb Ebm Bb

Once every crime was confessed he buttoned up his vest

[Chorus]

G# F# F Bb

Said "Hey gal, you'r a pal, you've really been a sport

G# F# F Bb

And you don't get a record if you never get caught"

G# F# F Bb

And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away

And the band starts to play

[Instrumental]

D D7 Gm/Bb

(x3)

C Bbsus2

(x2)

[Outro]

C Bbsus2

It's a long way down from the high horse you're on

C Bbsus2

It's a long way back as you cover your track

Or you bury your crime

Bbsus2 C Bbsus2

Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime

C Bbsus2

It's a long way down from the high horse you're on

C Bbsus2

It's a long way back as you cover your track

Or you bury your crime

Bbsus2 C Bbsus2

Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime

C Bbsus2

It's a long way down from the high horse you're on

C Bbsus2

It's a long way back as you cover your track

As you bury your crime

Bbsus2

Under lime, under lime, under lime

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