Loudon Wainwright III – Motel Blues (Guitar)

Capo 5
Key
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Chords

[Verse 1]
D/B                                  D
In this town television shuts off at two

D/B                               D
What can a lonely rock and roller do?

A7sus4                         A7
Oh, the bed's so big and the sheets are clean

              A7sus4               A7
And your girlfriend said that you were 19

D                           Dsus4    D
The styrofoam ice bucket is full of ice

C             Em           D
Come up to my motel room, treat me nice
[Verse 2]
D/B                                       D
I don't wanna make no late night New York calls

D/B                                         D
I don't wanna stare at these ugly grass mat walls

A7sus4            A7
Chronologically I know you're young

               A7sus4                 A7
But when you kissed me in the club you bit my tongue

D                                      Dsus4    D
I'll write a song for you and put it on my next LP

C             Em           D
Come up to my motel room, sleep with me
[Verse 3]
D/B                                  D
There's a bible in the drawer, don't be afraid

D/B                                     D
I'll put up a sign to warn the clean up maid

A7sus4                         A7
Yes there's lots of soap, and lots of towels

              A7sus4               A7
Nevermind those desk clerk's scowls

D                                    Dsus4       D
I'll buy you breakfast, they'll think you're my wife

C             Em           D
Come up to my motel room, save my life
C Em D