Liz Phair – Uncle Alvarez (Guitar)
Capo 3
Key
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Speed:
1.0x
Chords
[Intro]
D C G
D C G
[Verse 1]
D C G D There's a portrait of Uncle Alvarez C G Hanging in the hall D C G Nobody wants to look at it D C G But Uncle Alvarez sees us all
[Chorus]
D C G Ho, ho, ho, imaginary accomplishments D C G Hey, hey, hey, you visionary guy D C G You might even shake the hands of presidents D C D G Better send a postcard and keep the family quiet
[Verse 2]
D C G He's not really part Cherokee Indian D C G He didn't fight in the Civil War D C G He's just Eugene Isaac Alvarez D C G We feel sorry for the wall
[Chorus]
D C G Ho, ho, ho, imaginary accomplishments D C G Hey, hey, hey, you visionary guy D C G You might even shake the hands of presidents D C G You're gonna make 'em sorry when you die
[Bridge]
E D And it's a long way down A G You're hoping for a heart attack E D Running around A G Investing in this and that E D And your beautiful wife A G Keeps your life on a shelf for you E D Safe in the bedroom where A G There's no dust or mildew and E A D E It's hard to believe you were once a beautiful dancer...
[Verse 3]
D C G Better just to shake it off D C G As you write your resumé D C G Don't think of Uncle Alvarez D C G And the price he had to pay
[Chorus]
D C G Ho, ho, ho, imaginary accomplishments D C G Hey, hey, hey, you visionary guy D C G You might even shake the hands of presidents D C G You're gonna make 'em sorry when you die
[Chorus]
D C G Ho, ho, ho, imaginary accomplishments D C G Hey, hey, hey, you visionary guy D C G You might even shake the hands of presidents D C D G Better send some money to the Alma Matter