John Butler Trio – Jenny (Guitar)
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Chords
(Verse1)
G Jenny left home at thirteen. C D Jenny left home at thirteen. G D Mama's men and all their fights, EM C an' [warring?] shadows late at night. G D G Jenny left home at thirteen.
(Verse2)
G Jenny met Ray on the streets. C D Jenny met Ray on the streets. G D And though she learned to dodge his fist, EM C he's the only man she kissed. G D G Jenny met Ray on the streets.
(chorus)
G D EM Time goes by... C G She wonders who's to blame G D EM Time goes by... C G Another shot into the vein that takes her back G D EM to the time C Aadd9 (continued) when her mama held her closely to her breast
stroked her hair right through the night
before the world turned its back with all it's judgement and denial
G D EM [No] don't you take her for a fool. C G D Don't you take her for a fool. G D She may have been around the block, EM C but she walkin' on the top. G D G Don't you take her for a fool.
(Verse3)
G Jenny has a friend named Morphine. C G Jenny has a friend named Morphine. G D An' when things are looking down, EM C and there's no one else around. G D G Jenny has a friend named Morphine.
(Verse4)
G Jenny can't remember her real name. C G Jenny can't remember her real name. G D It was so long ago, EM C and now the memory's just gone cold. G D G Jenny can't remember her real name
(chorus)
G Jenny's getting ready for the night. C D Jenny's getting ready for the night. G D She paints her lips and rolls the dice. EM C Now the shadows pay the price. G D G Jenny's getting ready for the night. G D She paints her lips and rolls the dice. EM C Now the shadows pay the price. G D G Jenny's getting ready for the night.
(chrous)
G D She may have been around the block, EM C but she walkin' on the top. G D G Don't you take her for a fool.