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ROUGH JUSTICE
As recorded by The Rolling Stones
(From the 2005 Album A BIGGER BANG)
[Intro]
D
[1st Verse]
DOne time you were my baby chicken
DNow you've grown into a fox
DOnce upon a time I was your little rooster
DBut am I just one of your cocksG  D  
[Chorus]
DIt's rough justice on GyaD  
You're going to Gtrust meD  
DIt's rough justice
GBut you know I'll never break your Dheart
[2nd Verse]
DSo put your lips to my hips, baby
DAnd tell me what's on your mind
DI know you've still got the animal attraction for me
DIt's been a long, long timeG  D  
[Chorus]
DIt's rough justice on GyaD  
DWe never thought it GriskyD  
DIt's rough justice
GBut you know I'll never break your DheartG  D  
[Bridge]
DYou're feeling loose and lusGtyD  
DSo if you really Gwant meD  
DYeah, it's rough justice
GAnd you know I'll never break your Dheart, yeah
[Guitar Solo]
D     G  D
[Chorus]
DIt's rough justice on GyaD  
You think you really Gsussed meD  
DIt's rough justice
GBut you know I'll never break your Dheart
[3rd Verse]
DThe first time I saw you, baby
DYou were springing like a young gazelle
DAnd next thing I know, way down the road
DYou had me flying like a bat out of hellG  D  
[Chorus]
DIt's rough justice on GyaD  
Your eyes are too disgusGtedD  
You're going to have to trust GmeD  
But you know I'll never break your GheartD  
[4th Verse]
DI give you my positGionsD  
Don't want no oppositiGonsD  
DIt's rough justice
GBut you know I'll never break your DheartG  
DYeahG  
DCome on Gbaby
[Outro]
  D   Gx6

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The story behind the song

"Rough Justice" sets the scene of a long-term, up-and-down love affair, exploring the shifting dynamics between two people over time. The lyrics paint a picture of evolving roles, from "baby chicken" and "little rooster" to a "fox," suggesting a relationship that has seen many changes and challenges. Guitarist Keith Richards described how the riff for this song came to him in a dream, compelling him to get out of bed to capture the musical idea. It plays like a raw, honest look at enduring love with all its complexities.

AI-written from these sources:Rough Justice (Rolling Stones song) — Wikipedia ↗The Rolling Stones — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Rough Justice

by The Rolling Stones

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ROUGH JUSTICE

As recorded by The Rolling Stones

(From the 2005 Album A BIGGER BANG)

[Intro]

[1st Verse]

One time you were my baby chicken

Now you've grown into a fox

Once upon a time I was your little rooster

D G D

But am I just one of your cocks

[Chorus]

D G D

It's rough justice on ya

G D

You're going to trust me

It's rough justice

G D

But you know I'll never break your heart

[2nd Verse]

So put your lips to my hips, baby

And tell me what's on your mind

I know you've still got the animal attraction for me

D G D

It's been a long, long time

[Chorus]

D G D

It's rough justice on ya

D G D

We never thought it risky

It's rough justice

G D G D

But you know I'll never break your heart

[Bridge]

D G D

You're feeling loose and lusty

D G D

So if you really want me

Yeah, it's rough justice

G D

And you know I'll never break your heart, yeah

[Guitar Solo]

D G D

[Chorus]

D G D

It's rough justice on ya

G D

You think you really sussed me

It's rough justice

G D

But you know I'll never break your heart

[3rd Verse]

The first time I saw you, baby

You were springing like a young gazelle

And next thing I know, way down the road

D G D

You had me flying like a bat out of hell

[Chorus]

D G D

It's rough justice on ya

G D

Your eyes are too disgusted

G D

You're going to have to trust me

G D

But you know I'll never break your heart

[4th Verse]

D G D

I give you my positions

G D

Don't want no oppositions

It's rough justice

G D G

But you know I'll never break your heart

D G

Yeah

D G

Come on baby

[Outro]

D G

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