1. |
Go Away Whitey
03:43
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A-E-B-D
kitty meows outside the window
nonstop crying more meow
the phone rings I pick it up and listen
more meow, more meow
Let me in, let me in
you should let me in,
it's cold out here and I smell you're your cookin
what does it matter that I ain't your kitty
My homes across this street but I'm ready to eat.
(2 Bars instrumental)
we call him whitey, but his tag says optomus
optomus optomus what a name for a puss
scratches on his face
he thinks he owns the place
who does he think he is?
we never feed him but he comes back anyway
We kick him out out out but he comes back every day
Now he's caling calling, calling on the telephone
using up our daytime miutes, please leave us alone
(Chorus)
We Call him Whitey, but his tag says Optimus
(+ 4 Bar instrumental?)
>>>>
I cooked a soup for two mouths not three
Go home now and stop this meow
But there no soup across the street
said the thing we call a kitty.
Let me in, let me in
you should let me in,
it's cold out here and I smell you're your cookin
what does it matter that I ain't your kitty
My homes across this street but I'm ready to eat.
(Chorus and end)
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2. |
New Years Day
04:14
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New Years Day
(there are some minors in here I don’t notate)
F-D
You danced your ass off,
back on new years day
You danced your ass off,
back on new years day
You tried so hard
You tried so hard
G-C
but no one wanted to stay
F-D
you counted off the moves 1 two three
you counted off the moves 1 two
three
G-C
but everyone
still wanted to leave
F-D
It's a simple move
that you learned in school,
It's a simple move
that you learned in school,
but it wasn't in classroom, (Noo)
and it wasn't in a textbook. (Noo)
G-C
and it wasn't at a sweaty Ween show
and it wasn't for some girl you used to know
G-C
and it wasn't from a textbook
and it wasn't based on some dirty look
F-D-G-C
You tried so hard, but no gives you a chance.
You tried so hard but no one would dance)) x 2
instrumental
(F) x 2
(F-D) x 7 (or 11)
(G-C) x 2
if only Everyone would take their time
if only Everyone would just surrender
It's New Years day you will remember
G-C
Look behind you can see December
F-D
It's a simple move
that you learned in school,
but it wasn't in classroom, (Noo) and it wasn't in a textbook. (Noo)
G-C
nooo, and it wasn't at a sweaty Ween show
and it wasn't for some girl you used to know
G-C
and it wasn't from a textbook
and it wasn't based on some dirty look
F-D-G-C
you only see each other once a year or less
so why does everyone have to leave this party so fast?
You tried so hard, but no gives you a chance.
You tried so hard but no one would dance
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3. |
Not Done Hugging
04:44
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I'm not done Hugging you
I
I'm not done
I
I'm not done hugging y
.ou yet
I'll let you know
when I'm done
The window
is open
the sun
is shining
(The chickens are waking up and I'm not done hugging you yet)
(it's morning and I'm not done hugging you yet)
now it's cloody
and raining
the sun is gone
The chickens
are all wet
but I'm not done hugging you yet
The rain
has stopped
The window
is closed
The chickens
are ready for bed
we're taking off our clothes
The moon
is rising
and the sun
has set
and I'm not done hugging you yet
I'll let you know when I'm done.
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4. |
Shadow Party
04:17
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Shadow Party
G –G-F-C (half time)
What are you doooooing
This shadowy afternooooon
I’d like to invite you all
Upstairs to my shadow roooom
We’re gonna solve this shadow puzzle
We’re gonna get close with each other
Work hard just like lovers
We’re gonna solve this shadow puzzle
What are you doooooing
This shadowy afternooooon
I’d like to invite you all
Upstairs to my shadow roooom
(Stay on G) x 4
G-A#-D#-D (double time)
We're gonna have a shadow party
I want to invite everyone
Gonna have a shadow party
Gonna have some shadow fun
G-A#-D#-D
Bring your whale, bring your frog
Bring your half assed wolf
Everyone’s gonna take off work
Don’t you say that you can’t come
Even shadows need to see
(Say on G) x 2 (half time)
G-A#-D#-D (double time-soft)
We got shadows under the trees
We’ve got shadows in our tent
We’re gonna solve this shadow puzzle
Discuss this shadow government
Bring your bear, bring your deer
Bring your half assed snake
Everyone come early everyone stay late
Don’t you say you can’t come
Even shadow need to see
Guitar solo
(G-A#-C#-D) x 2
G –G-F-C (half time)
What are you doooooing
This shadowy afternooooon
I’d like to invite you all
Upstairs to my shadow roooom
G-A#-D#-D (double time)
Bring your whale, bring your frog
Bring your half assed wolf
Everyone’s gonna take off work
Bring your bear, bring your deer
Bring your half assed snake
Everyone come early everyone stay late
Don’t you say you can’t come
Don’t you say you can’t come
Don’t you say you can’t come
Even shadow need to see the sun
Sunlight moonlight no return
Shadow party’s gonna burn
And burn
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6. |
The Library Ghosts
02:53
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The highlighter covered most of the book
The Library lights had to take a look
Their florescent beams took in the scene
when the laptops all froze, they started to scream
The don't know when they became best friends
But they do it over and over again.
After the Fire
They all looked the same
All the pages burned,
but they felt no pain
The Library ghosts run down the halls
they scream and shout but no one hears them call
Their final papers will never get done
but it sure looks like they're having fun
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9. |
Bike In the Snow
04:27
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10. |
Wait It Out (Live)
03:30
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Wait It Out
A
I'm gonna wait it out
wait it out
Bm
up in the attic
A
I'm gonna wait it out
wait it out
Bm
I'm not gonna think about it.
F#m-A-Bm-E
While it all goes down outside
I'm gonna not take chance I'm gonna hide hide hide
And if you know what's good for yourself.
you'll stay away from my special little hideout
A-Bm
I'm gonna wait it out
wait it out
down in basement
I'm gonna wait it out
wait it out
till all my money's spent.
F#-A-B-E (half time)
When there's a bang I'll blockade my door
and when it gets all quiet I'm gonna wait some more
if you're looking for me
you better start looking for a replacement
you know where I'll be
I'm gonna be waiting down in the basement.
(chorus)
A-A-D-E
I'm gonna wait till it all blows over
and then I'm gonna wait a little bit longer
I'm gonna wait till it all blows over
and then I'm gonna wait a little bit longer
A-E-D-B
I'm gonna wait till everyone's dead
And then I'm still gonna stay inside instead
Cause I know just where it's safe
and the only thing I know is how to wait.
(stay on B)
(A-A-D-E) x 2 (solo)
(solo)
F#-A-B-E x 2 (or 4)
A-Bm
I'm gonna wait it out
wait it out
up in my tree
I''m gonna wait it out
wait it out
till i think it's all clean.
F#m-A-Bm-E
cause when those chemicals hit
your gonna wish you could climb
Up on a branch is where I'll sit
I'l have nothing do, but I'l have nothing but time
if you're looking for me
to watch your back
you know where I'll be
I'm gonna be waiting up in the attic
(chorus)
A-A-D-E
I'm gonna wait till it all blows over
and then I'm gonna wait a little bit longer
I'm gonna wait till it all blows over
and then I'm gonna wait a little bit longer
A-E-D-B x 2
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11. |
Head To Toe
02:59
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12. |
Summertime Called
04:24
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13. |
The Polar Bear
03:26
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Jack Lesser Lewis' Awkward Energy Portland, Oregon
Jack Lewis was born and raised on the Lower East Side of NYC, but has been making Portland, Oregon his home since 2006. He is best known as bass player, singer and sometime songwriter for his brother in the Jeffrey Lewis Band (Rough Trade). Jack has released 4 or 5 compilations of his recordings sometimes assisted by the labels Olive Juice Music, Smoking Gun, Ample Play and Stitch Stitch Records ... more
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