Elvis Costello – Under Lime (Guitar)

       C                      Bbsus2
It's a long way down from the high horse you're on

          F                      Gsus4
When you stumble and then you're thrown

        C                           Bbsus2
And the last time we say him he was out in the rain

Em            Am    Em            Am
Watchin' that train roll down the track

Em               Am      Em            Am
Now he's back in showbiz trying make a comeback

   C                               Bbsus2
We know that he's desperate and we know that he's broke

         F                   Gsus4
He's the mystery guest we'll puncture

            C                                 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

   Eb       Dm              Eb          Ebm    Bb
He whistles out of tune his words don't always rhyme

    Eb      Dm                   Eb     Ebm    Bb
But we will be right back, we're almost out of time

                          G#     F# F   Bb
Down a long corridor he's trying to impress

                          G#     F# F   Bb
He was helpin' a showgirl fasten up her dress

                               G#         F#   F Bb
And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away

       C                   Bbsus2
In the violent strip of an undressing room

    F                      Gsus4
She loosened his grip and started

C                          Bbsus2
Tell me your story, if you feel so inclined

Em       Am    Em       Am
He was a mess, almost resigned

Em               Am     Em               Am
Though she could guess, I think you will find

    Bb                                G
She thought, "Oh you know, I wouldn't mind"

   Eb        Dm                    Eb        Ebm    Bb
He asked her boyfriend's name then her whole family tree

    Eb         Dm                 Eb   Ebm     Bb
She thought "I can't believe it's happening to me"

                                    G#     F#   F    Bb
And upset, said "Hey pet: would you kindly pass that pill

                        G#      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

C                         Bbsus2
Jimmy was dreamin' as she uncrossed her legs

   F                     Gsus4
He shuttered his eyes discreetly

       C                           Bbsus2
And he thought of a drummer and considered a snare

        Em          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

    Eb       Dm                 Eb    Ebm Bb
She forced a laugh or a sigh at every alibi

     Eb    Dm                     Eb       Ebm    Bb
Once every crime was confessed he buttoned up his vest

                                   G#     F#   F  Bb
Said "Hey gal, you'r a pal, you've really been a sport

                           G#     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

C   Bbsus2       (x2)

[Outro]

       C                      Bbsus2
It's a long way down from the high horse you're on

       C                    Bbsus2
It's a long way back as you cover your track

       C
Or you bury your crime

      Bbsus2                  C               Bbsus2
Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime

       C                      Bbsus2
It's a long way down from the high horse you're on

       C                    Bbsus2
It's a long way back as you cover your track

       C
Or you bury your crime

      Bbsus2                  C               Bbsus2
Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime

       C                      Bbsus2
It's a long way down from the high horse you're on

       C                    Bbsus2
It's a long way back as you cover your track

       C
As you bury your crime

      Bbsus2
Under lime, under lime, under lime