Tracy Chapman – Telling Stories (Guitar)
Key
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Versions
(2)
Guitar Intro Tab
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Chords
[Intro]
Em
(alternately double pick/strum E string and D string)[Verse 1]
Em C There is fiction in the space between G D6/F# The lines on your page of memories Em C Write it down, but it doesn't mean G D6/F# You're not just telling stories
[Instrumental]
Em C G D6/F# (2x)
[Verse 2]
Em C There is fiction in the space between G D6/F# You and reality Em C You would do and say anything G D6/F# To make your everyday life seem less mundane Em C There is fiction in the space between G D6/F# You and me
[Instrumental]
Em C G D6/F# (2x)
[Verse 3]
Em C There's a science fiction in the space between G D6/F# You and me Em C A fabrication of a grand scheme G D6/F# Where I am the scary monster Em C I eat the city and as I leave the scene G D6/F# In my spaceship I am laughing Em C In your remembrance of a bad dream G D6/F# There's no one but you standing
[Instrumental]
Em C G D6/F# (2x)
[Bridge]
D C G Leave the pity and the blame for the ones who do not speak D C G You write the words to get respect and compassion and for posterity C Em G D Em You write the words and make believe there is truth in the space between
[Instrumental]
Em
(same style as Intro)
[Verse 4]
Em C There is fiction in the space between G D6/F# You and everybody Em C Give us all what we need G D6/F# Give us one more sad, sordid story Em C In the fiction of the space between G D6/F# N.C. Em C Sometimes a lie is the best thing G D6/F# N.C. Em C G D6/F# Sometimes a lie is the best thing Em C G D6/F# Oh, the best thing Em C G D6/F# Is the best thing
[Outro]
Em C G D6/F#
Em
(Repeat Intro)