CBbsus2
It's a long way down from the high horse you're on
FGsus4
When you stumble and then you're thrown
CBbsus2
And the last time we say him he was out in the rain
EmAmEmAm
Watchin' that train roll down the track
EmAmEmAm
Now he's back in showbiz trying make a comeback
[Verse 2]
CBbsus2
We know that he's desperate and we know that he's broke
FGsus4
He's the mystery guest we'll puncture
CBbsus2
They told a young girl with a clipboard "Just keep him amused"
EmAmEmAm
"Whatever you do, don't tell him your name"
EmAmEmAm
"Whatever you say, don't let him drink"
BbG
Under lime, under lime, under lime
[Pre-Chorus]
EbDmEbEbmBb
He whistles out of tune his words don't always rhyme
EbDmEbEbmBb
But we will be right back, we're almost out of time
(Chorus)
G#F#FBb
Down a long corridor he's trying to impress
G#F#FBb
He was helpin' a showgirl fasten up her dress
G#F#FBb
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]
CBbsus2
In the violent strip of an undressing room
FGsus4
She loosened his grip and started
CBbsus2
Tell me your story, if you feel so inclined
EmAmEmAm
He was a mess, almost resigned
EmAmEmAm
Though she could guess, I think you will find
BbG
She thought, "Oh you know, I wouldn't mind"
[Pre-Chorus]
EbDmEbEbmBb
He asked her boyfriend's name then her whole family tree
EbDmEbEbmBb
She thought "I can't believe it's happening to me"
[Chorus]
G#F#FBb
And upset, said "Hey pet: would you kindly pass that pill
G#F#FBb
And allow me to just dictate my dying will"
G#F#FBb
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]
CBbsus2
Jimmy was dreamin' as she uncrossed her legs
FGsus4
He shuttered his eyes discreetly
CBbsus2
And he thought of a drummer and considered a snare
EmAmEmAm
But the beat of his heart said, "Don't even start"
EmAmEmAm
His conscience was bare, it said, "Hey, don't even dare"
BbG
She's completely unaware
[Pre-Chorus]
EbDmEbEbmBb
She forced a laugh or a sigh at every alibi
EbDmEbEbmBb
Once every crime was confessed he buttoned up his vest
[Chorus]
G#F#FBb
Said "Hey gal, you'r a pal, you've really been a sport
G#F#FBb
And you don't get a record if you never get caught"
G#F#FBb
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]
CBbsus2
It's a long way down from the high horse you're on
CBbsus2
It's a long way back as you cover your track
C
Or you bury your crime
Bbsus2CBbsus2
Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime
CBbsus2
It's a long way down from the high horse you're on
CBbsus2
It's a long way back as you cover your track
C
Or you bury your crime
Bbsus2CBbsus2
Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime
CBbsus2
It's a long way down from the high horse you're on
CBbsus2
It's a long way back as you cover your track
C
As you bury your crime
Bbsus2
Under lime, under lime, under lime