Elysium
Pet Shop Boys
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elysium - Pet Shop Boys --------------------------------------------------------------------------- All songs tabbed by: maguri Tuning: Standard ALBUM INFO Released 5 September 2012 Recorded 2011-2012 Studio SoundEQ (Hollywood California) Capitol (Hollywood California) Record One (Sherman Oaks California) Live Drum Tracks (Los Angeles California)[a] Genre Synth-pop Length 51:02 Label Parlophone Producer Andrew Dawson / Pet Shop Boys TRACK LIST All songs written by Tennant/Lowe “Hold On” contains an excerpt from Georg Friedrich Händel’s “Eternal Source Of Light Divine (Ode For the Birthday of Queen Anne - HWV 74)” 1. Leaving 3:50 2. Invisible 5:05 3. Winner 3:50 4. Your Early Stuff 2:33 5. A Face Like That 5:07 6. Breathing Space 5:10 7. Ego Music 3:05 8. Hold On 3:19 9. Give It a Go 3:53 10. Memory of the Future 4:31 11. Everything Means Something 4:50 12. Requiem in Denim and Leopardskin 5:49 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Leaving - Pet Shop Boys --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHORDS Dm9 x-5-3-5-5-x or x-x-0-1-2-0 G/D x-x-0-0-0-3 G6 3-5-x-4-5-3 or 3-x-0-0-0-0 Em7 0-2-0-0-0-0 G7/B x-2-3-0-0-3 or x-2-0-0-0-1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Intro] | | % | | | | | % | | | [Chorus] I know when enough’s enough and you’re leaving You’ve had enough time to decide on your freedom But I can still find some hope to believe in love [Verse] Our love is dead but the dead don’t go away They made us what we are they’re with us everyday Our love is dead but the dead they’re still alive In memory and thoughts and the context they provide [Chorus] I know when enough’s enough and you’re leaving You’ve had enough time to decide on your freedom But I can still find some hope to believe in love [Chorus] I know when enough’s enough and you’re leaving You’ve had enough time to decide on your freedom But I can still find some hope to believe in love [Verse] Our love is dead (our love is dead) But the dead are here to stay (don’t go away) They made us what we are (that’s what we are) They’re with us every day (oh everyday) [Verse] In darkest nights (in darkest nights) The memory keeps us strong (it keeps us strong) And if our love is dead (our love is dead) It won’t be dead for long (no not for long) [Interlude] (instrumental) | | % | | | | | % | / | | | | % | | | [Chorus] I know when enough’s enough and you’re leaving You’ve had enough time to decide on your freedom But I can still find some hope to believe in love [Chorus] I know when enough’s enough and you’re leaving You’ve had enough time to decide on your freedom But I can still find some hope to believe in love [Interlude] Believe in love Don’t go away [Chorus] I know when enough’s enough and you’re leaving You’ve had enough time to decide on your freedom But I can still find some hope to believe in love [Chorus] I know when enough’s enough and you’re leaving You’ve had enough time to decide on your freedom But I can still find some hope to believe in love [Outro] | | % | | | (repeat and fade) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Invisible - Pet Shop Boys --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHORDS Ebmaj7 x-x-1-3-3-3 Fadd9 x-x-3-2-1-3 Am7 x-0-2-2-1-3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Intro] | Ebmaj7 | % | Fadd9 | % | | Ebmaj7 | % | Fadd9 | % | [Verse] After being for so many years The life and soul of the party Fadd9 It’s weird Fadd9 I’m invisible Whatever I have said and done Ebmaj7 Fadd9 Doesn’t matter in this chatter and hum Fadd9 I’m invisible [Bridge] I’m here ...but you can’t see me Fadd9 I’m invisible It’s queer ... how gradually Fadd9 I’ve become invisible [Verse] variation Look at me the absentee Ebmaj7 Fadd9 Disappearing finally ... goodbye Is it magic or the truth? Strange psychology or justified By the end of youth? [Chorus] Can you hear me? Can you see me? Fadd9 Am I really even here? Fadd9 I’m invisible Can you hear me? Can you see me? Fadd9 Am I really even here? Fadd9 I’m invisible [Interlude] = verse variation | Ebmaj7 | % | Fadd9 | % | I’m invisible I’m invisible [Verse] variation It’s too late to find an excuse Ebmaj7 Fadd9 The party’s over and I’m not much use ... tonight Am I tragic or a joke Wrapped in my invisibility cloak? Well quite [Chorus] Can you hear me? Can you see me? (I’m here) Fadd9 Am I really even here? Fadd9 I’m invisible Can you hear me? Can you see me? (It’s queer) Fadd9 Am I really even here? Fadd9 I’m invisible [Coda] = verse variation | Ebmaj7 | % | Fadd9 | % | I’m invisible It’s a journey so they say But in this desert I was only a hazy lazy mirage Anyway ... I’m invisible (ending) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Winner - Pet Shop Boys --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHORDS E/G# 4-x-2-1-0-0 G/B x-2-0-0-0-3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Verse] This is the moment we’ll remember Every day for the rest of out lives Time may rush us hurt or love us But on this day we have arrived [Bridge] It’s been a long time coming we’ve been in the running For so long but now we’re on our way Let the ride just take us side by side and make us See the world through new eyes every day [Chorus] You’re a winner I’m a winner This is all happening so fast You’re a winner I’m a winner Let’s enjoy it all ... while it lasts [Verse] I’ve been a loser I’ve paid my dues I fought my way up from the ground Now at this moment the crowd acclaim us Will you just listen to that song [Bridge] It’s been a long time coming we’ve been in the running For so long but now we’re on our way Let the ride just take us side by side and make us See the world through new eyes every day (break) [Chorus] You’re a winner I’m a winner This is all happening so fast You’re a winner I’m a winner Let’s enjoy it all ... while it lasts [Verse] It took us so long and we worked so hard We came so far just to compete But don’t forget all the love and laughter Now the world is at our feet [Middle 8] Looking back on all the times We felt downcast Didn’t think we were going anywhere Just living in the past But in that desperation You get inspiration (break) [Chorus] You’re a winner I’m a winner This is all happening so fast You’re a winner I’m a winner Let’s enjoy it all ... while it lasts [Outro] Took so long we worked so hard (’Cause you’re a winner) We came so far and just to compete But don’t forget all The love and laughter Now the world is at our feet You’re a winner I’m a winner (You’re a winner) This is happening so fast You’re a winner I’m a winner Enjoy it all while it lasts (break) [Coda] ’Cause you’re a winner --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Your Early Stuff - Pet Shop Boys --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Verse] You’ve been around but you don’t look too rough And I still quite like some of your early stuff It’s bad in a good way if you know what I mean The sound of those old machines ... [Chorus] You’ve been around but you don’t look too rough And I still quite like some of your early stuff You’ve been around but you don’t look too rough And I still quite like some of your early stuff [Verse] Suppose you’re more or less retired now I think I read somewhere how You’ve written a book or a film score Amazing that you like come back for more [Chorus] You’ve been around but you don’t look too rough And I still quite like some of your early stuff You’ve been around but you don’t look too rough And I still quite like some of your early stuff [Bridge] Those old videos look pretty funny What’s in it for you now need the money? They say that management never used to pay Honestly you were ripped off back in the day [Chorus] counter melody Hey what’s your name? Anyway what’s your name? [Chorus] You’ve been around but you don’t look too rough (Hey) And I still quite like some of your early stuff (What’s your name?) You’ve been around but you don’t look too rough (Anyway) And I still quite like some of your early stuff (What’s your name?) [Chorus] You’ve been around but you don’t look too rough (Hey) And I still quite like some of your early stuff (What’s your name?) You’ve been around but you don’t look too rough (Anyway) And I still quite like some of your early stuff (What’s your name?) [Coda] (Hey what’s your name?) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. A Face Like That - Pet Shop Boys --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHORDS Am x-0-7-5-5-5 G/A x-0-5-4-3-5 F/A x-0-3-2-1-x Am9 x-0-2-0-0-0 A7sus4 x-0-2-0-3-0 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Intro] | | % | | | | | % | | | With a face ... With a face ... (break) | | % | % | % | | | % | % | % | | / | % | | % | | / | % | | % | | F/A | % | A7sus4 | % | [Verse] Only this morning Without any warning A tropical storm was passing through And so were you [Verse] I heard the waves crashing Saw your eyes flashing A tropical storm was passing through And so were you [Chorus] With a face like that How couldn’t I want you? With a face like that Why wouldn’t I fall in love with you? With a face like that With a face like that You could earn a fortune With a face like that You could land on the moon With a face like that The world is your oyster With a face like that In a place like this Why wouldn’t I fall in love With a face ... Why wouldn’t I fall in love With a face like ...? [Middle 8] Thunder and lightning Tension was heightening Wind and the rain and much more weird An apparition appeared Standing so near me You put the fear of God in me It felt like the town was falling down And there you were [Chorus] With a face like that How couldn’t I want you? With a face like that Why wouldn’t I fall in love with you? With a face like that With a face like that You should be anointed With a face like that Can I book an appointment? With a face like that You’re the world’s most wanted With a face like that In a place like this Why wouldn’t I fall in love With a face like that Why wouldn’t I fall in love With a face like that --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Breathing Space - Pet Shop Boys --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHORDS Asus2 x-0-2-2-0-0 E/G# 4-x-2-1-0-0 F#m11 (t)2-4-4-2-0-0 (F#m7 works too: 2-x-2-2-2-0) Bsus4 x-2-4-4-0-0 Cmaj7/E 0-3-2-0-0-0 Or (with power chord voicing throughout) F#m11 2-4-4-x-0-0 E/G# 4-6-6-x-0-0 Asus2 5-7-7-x-0-0 Cmaj7/E 0-3-5-5-0-0 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Intro] | Esus4 E | Asus2 | Esus4 E | Asus2 | | F#m | Bsus4 B | [Verse] When your heart is out of line And you’re feeling left behind Seems the faith’s not on your side And the fog has left you blind [Bridge] When the pressure’s pulling different ways 2/4 Find you lying for some empty days [Chorus] E Asus2 I stop for some breathing space E Asus2 I pause in the public place Take time from all the time it takes E/G# Asus2 To make up for all the big mistakes F#m11 Bsus4 I gotta get out I gotta get out [Verse] When your life runs out of steam And you need a little time If your muse is out of luck You might need an extra rhyme [Bridge] When your heart escapes your head downways 2/4 In the growing queue that life creates [Chorus] E Asus2 I stop for some breathing space E Asus2 Divert from the public place Return to a private place E/G# Asus2 I know it’s the adjusting case F#m11 Bsus4 I gotta get out I gotta get out [Middle 8] Far far away I’m going Far far away | Bsus4 | Cmaj7 | I gotta get out | Bsus4 | Cmaj7 | I gotta get out [Verse] There’s a place beyond this world Where the mountains meet the sky It’s a different state of mind Like a dream where you can fly [Bridge] Can I tell you this in confidence 2/4 I need to regain that whole indoor sense [Chorus] + coda E Asus2 I stop for some breathing space E Asus2 Divert from the public place Return to a private place E/G# Asus2 I know it’s the adjusting case F#m11 | Bsus4 | E | % | I gotta get out I gotta get out (synth arpeggio fade out) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Ego Music - Pet Shop Boys --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHORDS Em7-5 0-1-2-3-3-0 Asus4 x-0-2-2-3-x G5 3-x-0-0-3-3 G7(no3rd) 3-x-0-0-3-1 Dm6 x-x-0-2-0-1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Chorus] Ego music It’s all about me Ego music It’s all about me Me me me me yes yes yes yes Asus4 You you you you no no no no Ego music It’s all about me Me me me me yes yes yes yes Asus4 Fmaj13/A You you you you no no no no Ego music It’s all about me [Interlude] Ego music - it’s all about Sense of entitlement sense of entitlement Ego music - it’s all about Sense of entitlement sense of entitlement [Verse] (spoken) I see myself as a building My mind is the office where the work gets done There’s a nightclub in the basement when I need some fun And in the penthouse later That’s where the magic happens [Chorus] variation Me me me me Gsus4 Yes yes yesyes G7(no 3rd) You you you you no no no no Ego music - it’s all about me [Verse] (spoken) There’s a real purity to my work A childish innocence But I’m also smart and sophisticated I mean I grew up on the street Sometimes I think I’m a simple folksinger Other times a scary witch diva What can I tell you? I’m an artist [Bridge] (spoken) And of course I’ve always had the humanitarian vision I think everyone knows that My commitment is to my career And then giving something back [chorus] Ego music - it’s all about Vacuous slogans innocuous sentiment Ego music - it’s all about Fake humility sense of entitlement Ego music - it’s all about (I am my own demographic - what does that say about me?) Ego music - it’s all about Me me me me yes yes yes yes Asus4 You you you you no no no no Ego music It’s all about me Me me me me yes yes yes yes Asus4 Fmaj13/A You you you you no no no no Ego music It’s all about me [Outro] (spoken) I think what fascinates people about me And I’m really grateful to my fans Is that I’m totally fearless and people really get that In a sea of negativity I’m the statue of liberty Cmaj7 N.C. That’s why people love me ... it’s humbling --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Hold On - Pet Shop Boys --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHORDS D/C# x-4-x-2-3-2 D/Bm x-2-x-2-3-2 D/F# 2-x-0-2-3-2 F#m/C# x-4-x-2-2-2 E7/G# 4-x-0-1-0-0 E7/B x-2-x-1-3-0 A7/C# x-4-x-2-2-3 A#dim7 x-1-2-0-2-0 Fdim x-x-3-1-0-x C#/F x-x-3-1-2-x D#dim7 x-x-1-2-1-2 A9 x-0-2-0-0-x --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Intro] (a capella) Hold on hold on (a capella) There’s got to be a future (a capella) Hold on [Interlude] 2/4 | / | / / | / | | | [Chorus] Hold on hold on There’s got to be a future Or the world will end today [Verse 1] The sun will melt away The sky so dark decay And summer spring and autumn winter Melt into a single moment [Verse 2] Poured into the past Like a stream run dry at last Hold on hold on [Bridge 1] There’s got to be a future To create and to defend So the world can never end Hold on Things can’t be quite so bad That all we have and all we had Never were and won’t return Lost in a fire that cannot burn Hold on hold on [Chorus] Hold on hold on There’s got to be a future Or the world will end today [Interlude] 2/4 | / | / / | / | | [Bridge 2] A#dim7 Look around look around Bm Fdim The rain is falling from the sky Planes taking off to fly The swooping birds and barking dogs Shopping malls and catalogues Traffic stopped on busy streets Lovers lying between the sheets Business models computer freaks Modern artists new techniques Money comes and money goes Children cry and still suppose There’s got to be a future ... Hold on [Chorus] Hold on hold on There’s got to be a future Or the world will end today [Chorus] Hold on hold on There’s got to be a future Hold on [Interlude] 2/4 | / | / / | / | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Give It a Go - Pet Shop Boys --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capo: 2nd fret Play: E Key F# For chords in original key transpose +2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Hook] Capo 2nd fret 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------| G|----------------|----------------|----------------|--------6-6-----| D|6---6---4-6-----|----6---4-6-----|----2---4-6-----|----6---7-7--(6)| E|0---0-----------|0---------------|0---------------|0-------0-0--(0)| --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHORDS Emaj7 0-2-2-4-4-4 A6sus2 x-0-2-2-0-2 or x-0-4-2-0-0 B7sus4 x-2-2-2-0-2 or x-2-4-2-0-0 E/A x-0-2-1-0-0 or x-0-x-4-5-4 (nice voicing) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Hook] Give it a go Give it a go Give it a go Give it a go [Hook] Give it a go Give it a go Give it a go Give it a go [Verse 1] Give it a go A6sus2 B7sus4 Why don’t you choose me? Say it’s not so A6sus2 B7sus4 That you’d rather lose me If you’re disposed To say forget it You don’t suppose You might regret it? [Verse 2] Give it a go A6sus2 B7sus4 It’s make or break now Don’t look down your nose A6sus2 B7sus4 Oh so opaque now For all we know there’s not much time left If you give me a no you’ll leave me bereft [Chorus 1] I’m not saying that you can’t find Yourself someone better Oh no! But in the meantime Why not give it a go give it a go? [Hook] Give it a go Give it a go Give it a go Give it a go [Verse 3] Take it away A6sus2 B7sus4 Share all I’ve got now Catch the bouquet A6sus2 B7sus4 Let’s tie the knot now A beautiful day Your smile has crowned it If you’re looking for love I think you’ve found it [Chorus 1] I’m not saying that you can’t find Yourself someone better Oh no! But in the meantime Why not give it a go? [Chorus 2] You could be aiming for a cool type You know a real trend-setter Hello! But in the meantime Why not give me a go give me a go? [Hook] | / | / | Give it a go Give it a go [Hook] Give it a go Give it a go Give it a go A/E B7sus4 Give it a go [Hook] Give it a go Give it a go Give it a go A/E B7sus4 Give it a go [Chorus] | | | | | | | | Give it a go [Chorus 1] I’m not saying that you can’t find Yourself someone better Oh no! But in the meantime Why not give it a go? [Chorus 2] You could be aiming for a cool type You know a real trend-setter Hello! But in the meantime Why not give it a go give it a go? [Hook] N.C. Give it a go N.C. Give it a go --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Memory of the Future - Pet Shop Boys --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHORDS Gm 3-x-0-3-3-x Gm6 3-x-0-3-3-0 Gm7 3-x-0-3-3-1 F/A x-0-3-2-1-1 Ab/Bb x-1-1-1-1-x or 6-x-6-5-4-x --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Intro] | | % | | % | | | % | | % | [Verse 1] You seem to be Inevitable to me Like a memory of the future I was and will be with you [Pre-Chorus] Over and over again I keep tasting that sweet madeleine Looking back at my life now and then Asking: if not later then when? [Refrain] It’s taken me all of my life It’s taken me all of my life to find you It’s taken me all of my life It’s taken me all of my life to find you [Verse 2] You unlock the past So many scenes moving fast At last the right conclusion Or at least a sweet illusion [Pre-Chorus] Over and over again I keep tasting that sweet madeleine Looking back at my life now and then Asking: if not later then when? [Refrain] It’s taken me all of my life It’s taken me all of my life to find you It’s taken me all of my life It’s taken me all of my life to find you | | / | | | [Bridge] You seem to be A perfect memory Of the future reminding me How life is meant to be [Pre-Chorus] Over and over again I keep tasting that sweet madeleine Looking back at my life now and then Asking: if not later then when? [Refrain] It’s taken me all of my life It’s taken me all of my life to find you It’s taken me all of my life It’s taken me all of my life to find you [Refrain] It’s taken me all of my life It’s taken me all of my life to find you It’s taken me all of my life It’s taken me all of my life to find you [Refrain] It’s taken me all of my life to find you (repeat and fade) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Everything Means Something - Pet Shop Boys -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Verse] 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + e|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------| B|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------| G|2---------------|----------------|------------2---|----------------|----------------| D|----4-----------|--------0-------|0---2---4-------|----4-----------|----------------| A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------| E|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------| CHORDS B5 x-2-4-4-x-x C#5 x-4-6-6-x-x A#5 x-1-3-3-x-x F#5 2-4-4-x-x-x G#5 4-6-6-x-x-x -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Intro] | | | | | | [Instrumental Verse] | | % | % | | % | [Verse 1] You said: You’re over-reacting You’re reading too much into this If you think this is important Your sense of proportion has gone [Pre-Chorus] I said: Really? [Chorus] 6/4 except as indicated Everything means something And something has occurred Everything means something 4/4 Although the meaning can be blurred [Verse 2] You said: We all can make mistakes It doesn’t matter that much [Pre-Chorus] I said: Really? [Chorus] 6/4 except as indicated Everything means something Yes even our mistakes Everything means something Not simple give-and-take [Chorus] 6/4 except as indicated Everything means something And something has occurred Everything means something 4/4 Although the meaning can be blurred [Instrumental Verse] | | % | % | | % | | | % | % | | % | [Verse 3] You said: Oh don’t be so pious You’re taking it all the wrong way [Pre-Chorus] I said: Really? [Chorus] 6/4 except as indicated Everything means something And something has occurred Everything means something Although the meaning can be blurred [Chorus] Everything means something And something has occurred Everything means something 4/4 Although the meaning can be blurred [Coda] | | | | | | | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Requiem in Denim and Leopardskin - Pet Shop Boys ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHORDS Fmaj7 1-3-3-2-1-0 F6 1-3-x-2-3-1 Ebmaj7 x-x-1-3-3-3 Bb7sus4 x-1-3-1-4-1 Bb7 x-1-3-1-3-1 Bb/D x-x-0-3-3-1 Bb7sus2 x-1-3-1-1-1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Intro] | | % | % | % | | | | | | | [Verse 1] I thought it was like a film Reviewed but never seen Where everybody played themselves As a drama king or queen [Verse 2] The music was overwhelming Glittering and thin Solemn and shabby like a requiem In denim and leopardskin [Verse 3] I visualised the flashbacks: School punk rock success Parties too much of everything The clichés the candles the mess [Pre-Chorus] Lucien in the scene with David Bb7sus4 Bb7 Brian in a tux A copy of Blitz in Zanzibar Bb7sus4 Bb7 Old Hollywood redux Ossie’s last collection Bb7sus4 Bb7 Biba’s closing sale A little more rouge on the powdered cheeks Bb7sus4 But the base is pale [Chorus] This is our last chance for goodbye Let the music begin Shining and soaring like a requiem In denim and leopardskin [Verse 4] It ended with a motorbike A search for evidence Poring over old photographs To make it all fake sense Glamorous in its own way Shouting above the din Solemn and shabby like a requiem In denim and leopardskin [Pre-Chorus] Johnny’s wearing brothel-creepers Bb7sus4 Bb7 Malcolm’s round the block Adam’s in a Jarman film Bb7sus4 Bb7 The look is "Let It Rock" A Johnson’s leather jacket Bb7sus4 Bb7 Hair by Keith at Smile All you need to make it big Bb7sus4 Is sex and style [Chorus] This is our last chance for goodbye Let the music begin Shining and soaring like a requiem In denim and leopardskin [Chorus] This is our last chance for goodbye Let the music begin Shining and soaring like a requiem In denim and leopardskin [Interlude] | | % | / | % | Requiem In denim and leopardskin | | % | % | % | | | % | / | % | [Pre-Chorus] | Ebmaj7 | Bb7sus2 Bb7 | | Ebmaj7 | Bb7sus2 Bb7 | | Ebmaj7 | Bb7sus2 Bb7 | | Ebmaj7 | Bb7sus2 Bb7 | [Chorus] | | % | | | | | % | | | [Chorus] This is our last chance for goodbye Let the music begin Shining and soaring like a requiem In denim and leopardskin [Chorus] This is our last chance for goodbye Let the music begin Shining and soaring like a requiem In denim and leopardskin [Chorus] 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + (stop)