Alanis Morissette - Orchid

okay , so this is the first song i’ve tabbed myself and i fear the
possibility thatit may turn out to be an epic failure as far as tabs are
concerned . i really love this absolutely beautiful and brilliant song so
much . i’m really just a singer , but i like to dabble in acoustic guitar
to have something to sing over . i’ve been searching for this song for ages
and i haven’t been able to find a live video performance or a written tab
for it . so in my desperation , i resorted to using my ear , hehe .

corrections , criticisms and/or advice on tabbing is highly encouraged , though i
would appreciate politeness! : – D
this is my first time after all!

transcribed by : kate – luaeria@yahoo . com
artist : alanis morissette
album : flavours of entanglement
song : orchid

notes : standard tuning , w/0 capo .

( intro )

G Em ( x2 )

( verse 1 )

G Em
me and my helmet

G Em
such an unconventional kid

G Em
all intense and kinetic

Am D
at best , tolerated from afar

( verse 2 )

G Em
not yet arrested

G Em
and by that , i mean betrothed

G Em
though at start , i Am duly courted

Am D
i’ve just not been trusted with altars

( chorus 1 )

G Em
i’m a sweet piece of work

G Em
well intentioned , yet disturbed

Am C
wrongly labeled and underfed

Am D
treated like a rose as an orchid

G Em ( x2 )
. . . . . . . ( interlude ) . . . . . . . . . .

( verse 3 )

G Em
my friends as they weigh in

G Em
get understandably protective

G Em
they have a hard time being objective

Am D
so inside we cancel each other out

( chorus 2 )

G Em
i’m a sweet piece of work

G Em
well intentioned , and unnerved

Am C
enabled and misunderstood

Am D
treated like a rose as an orchid

( middle eight )

G Bm
you’ve brought water to me

G Bm
making sure my bloom rebounds

G Bm
you know best of what my special care allows . . .

( verse 3 )

G Em
so i’ve lived in my blind spot

G Em
thought myself usual when i’m not

G Em
in your garden is a nice spot

Am D
as long as it is brave and where you are

( chorus 3 )

G Em
for this sweet piece of work

G Em
high maintenance and deserted

Am C
i’ve been different and deserving

Am D
treated like a rose as an orchid

( chorus 4 )

G Em
sweet piece of work

G Em
overwhelmed , unobserved

Am C
i’ve been bowed down to but so misread

Am D
treated like a rose as an orchid

( ending )

G Em ( play to fade or end on G . . . )
( ad lib vocal embellishments to fade or til final G . . . )

well , that’s all folks . please let me know if you have any feedback or corrections .
i can be reached at luaeria@yahoo . com take care!

kate