Tom waits 'Pay me' from his new album 'bad as me' I had to learn it in some
fashion, so any mistakes or advice are appreciated.. after all I WANT to play it
best I can.. Play as a waltz.
Capo 3rd fret.
C C (x32013)
They pay me not to come home..
E7
Keeping me stoned..
am am7 D7
I won't run away..
C C (x32013)
They say it's easy to get..
E7
Stuck in this town..
G7
Just like Joan.
CC7
You know I gave it all up for the stage..
E7 E7 (x20130)
They fill my cup up.. in the cage..
DmFG
It's no ones business but mine when I'm low..
DmFGG6
To hold yourself ups not a crime here you know..
C
At the end of the world..
CG am am7
So I kick my feet at the lights..
FCGGG
Breathe it in all night..
CG am am7
There's a light in a canvass tree.
FCG
Money from home supports me..
C C (x32013)
They pay me not to come home..
E7
I won't eat crow..
am am7 D7
I'll stay away..
CGCF
And though all roads will not lead you home my dear..
CEmGC
All roads lead to the end.. of the world
CGCF
And I'll so a little luck up into the hem of my gown..
CEmGC
The only way down from the gallows.. is.. to swing
CGCF
And I will wear boots, instead of high heels..
CEmGCC
And the next stage i'm on.. will.. have wheels