Worthless Thing

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------# #This file is the author’s own work and represents their interpretation of the # #song. You may only use this file for private study scholarship or research. # #------------------------------------------------------------------------------## > Date: Sat 16 Sep 1995 10:19:14 -0400 (EDT) The chords for the full band version are in () - the others are for the solo acoustic performance on the Ryko reissue.  Also capo on the 2nd fret to play along with the full band version on the first fret for the solo version Intro (acoustic)                     Intro (full band)           3xs and hold on last How many times can you jump out of the cupboard Before someone gets suspicious or someone gets discovered You can live forever in a split second of fame Come on down the price is right whats you name While crocodile makes good shoes And a dog may changes his coat I can’t change what’s written on your face tonight and I quote *Chorus*                Oh I wish you could see Quite how much you could mean to me    (          ) You worthless thing            (                     ) If you were ten feet taller and almost handsome I might pay this kings ransom     G                   D    Dsus2 You worthless thing *verse 2 - same* They commit blue murder along union avenue Then they sell you souvenir matches Nightclubs full of grave robbers from Memphis Tennessee And Las Vegas body snatchers And he’s carrying a warning Can’t you see how his eyes glint Keep you bloody hands off my life Your affectionate fingerprint *same as first chorus except no D  and Dsus2 on acoustic version* Oh I wish you could see Quite how much you could mean to me You worthless thing If you were ten feet taller and almost handsome I might pay this kings ransom You worthless thing All the cars and pills and girls Who tore his shirt to tatters Do you know how tall he was   (     ) Cause that is all that really matters Do you know his mother’s last name Do you think that he’s divine You’ve seen the film     (     ) You’ve read the book                                 (         [ hold]) You’re drinking vintage Elvis Presley wine *verse 3 - same* Bored out of your tiny mind while life is twice as large They’ll cut her down to size on television She’s available and beautiful but with more time to devote They’re going to take this cable now And stick it down your throat So this is an obituary Which should be right and fitting For every clock work cat and Conceivable kitten * same as other chorus 2 with noted exceptions) Oh I wish you could see Quite how much you could mean to me You worthless thing If you were ten feet taller and almost handsome I might pay this kings ransom You worthless thing Acoustic                          Aaahhh   You worthless thing Aaahhh   You worthless thing