Loudon Wainwright III – I Eat Out (Guitar)

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I changed Chinc to Mex, because well u know Vamp the Em, Hammer on the G on the E string [intro] Em
Em
I can cook a little

Em
But it's not a lot to shout about

Am
It's kinda mean cuisine

Em
So, I eat out
Em [Verse 1]
Am
Hey, they know me at the Greek and the Chinc (I substitute Mex)

Am
And the Italian and the Indian, too

Am
And they all say

C
"Here comes that sad American man again

                      Em
What are we gonna do?"

Am
Well you can put me at the table

Am
In the corner in the back

Am
Unless you got one in a telephone booth

Em
I'm here and I'm alone again

Em
It's sad but it's the truth

Am
No, I'm not expecting anyone

Am
Is that beyond belief

Em
Give me the menu

Em
Take away the candle

B
Never mind the aperitif
[Verse 2] Em
Em
They got a couple of couples

Em
A trio and a foursome

Em
They even got a party of eight

C
I'm getting that look

C
I wish I'd brought a book

C
Better yet, I wish I'd already ate

Em
Ooh, don't you know that's impolite

Em
What's the matter with you people

C
Your telling jokes and your holding hands

                                     Em
And you're talking with your mouth's full
Em [Verse 3]
Am
Well the waiter comes up and he asks me

Am
"How it is Sir, is everything alright?"

Em
The foods fine but I feel like a fool

Em
'Cause I'm eating alone tonight

Am
Don't say I was here at all

Am
What would all my loved-one's think

Em
I'll take the check, no sweet, no coffee

B
No after dinner drink
Em [Outro]
Em
I can cook a little

Em
But it's not a lot to shout about

C
It's kinda mean cuisine

Em
So, I eat out