C Bbsus2 It's a long way down from the high horse you're onF Gsus4 When you stumble and then you're thrownC Bbsus2 And the last time we say him he was out in the rainEm Am Em Am Watchin' that train roll down the trackEm Am Em Am Now he's back in showbiz trying make a comeback [Verse 2]C Bbsus2 We know that he's desperate and we know that he's brokeF Gsus4 He's the mystery guest we'll punctureC Bbsus2 They told a young girl with a clipboard "Just keep him amused"Em Am Em Am "Whatever you do, don't tell him your name"Em Am Em Am "Whatever you say, don't let him drink"Bb G Under lime, under lime, under lime [Pre-Chorus]Eb Dm Eb Ebm Bb He whistles out of tune his words don't always rhymeEb Dm Eb Ebm Bb But we will be right back, we're almost out of time (Chorus)G# F# F Bb Down a long corridor he's trying to impressG# F# F Bb He was helpin' a showgirl fasten up her dressG# F# F Bb 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]Continues after the adC Bbsus2 In the violent strip of an undressing roomF Gsus4 She loosened his grip and startedC Bbsus2 Tell me your story, if you feel so inclinedEm Am Em Am He was a mess, almost resignedEm Am Em Am Though she could guess, I think you will findBb G She thought, "Oh you know, I wouldn't mind" [Pre-Chorus]Eb Dm Eb Ebm Bb He asked her boyfriend's name then her whole family treeEb Dm Eb Ebm Bb She thought "I can't believe it's happening to me" [Chorus]G# F# F Bb And upset, said "Hey pet: would you kindly pass that pillG# F# F Bb And allow me to just dictate my dying will"G# F# F Bb 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]C Bbsus2 Jimmy was dreamin' as she uncrossed her legsF Gsus4 He shuttered his eyes discreetlyC Bbsus2 And he thought of a drummer and considered a snareEm Am Em Am But the beat of his heart said, "Don't even start"Em Am Em Am His conscience was bare, it said, "Hey, don't even dare"Bb G She's completely unaware [Pre-Chorus]Eb Dm Eb Ebm Bb She forced a laugh or a sigh at every alibiEb Dm Eb Ebm Bb Once every crime was confessed he buttoned up his vest [Chorus]G# F# F Bb Said "Hey gal, you'r a pal, you've really been a sportG# F# F Bb And you don't get a record if you never get caught"G# F# F Bb 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) [Other]C Bbsus2 It's a long way down from the high horse you're onC Bbsus2 It's a long way back as you cover your trackC Or you bury your crimeBbsus2 C Bbsus2 Under lime, under lime, under lime, under limeC Bbsus2 It's a long way down from the high horse you're onC Bbsus2 It's a long way back as you cover your trackC Or you bury your crimeBbsus2 C Bbsus2 Under lime, under lime, under lime, under limeC Bbsus2 It's a long way down from the high horse you're onC Bbsus2 It's a long way back as you cover your trackC As you bury your crimeBbsus2 Under lime, under lime, under lime
Under Lime
Elvis Costello
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