Eddie Cochran - Nervous Breakdown

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“nervous breakdown” by eddie cochran

chorus :
E
i’m a havin’ a nervous breakdown

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E
a mental shakedown ( guitar fill )
A E
i see my hands how they shiver , see my knees how they quiver
A B7
my whole body’s in a jitter , i’m a havin’ a nervous breakdown

verse :
E
well , i went to see my doctor just the other day ( guitar fill )
E
and i’m got to tell you what the man had to say ( guitar fill )

A
well , he said , “hey boy , you just gotta slow down
E
you can’t keep a traipsin’ all over town
A
after givin’ you a physical check
B7
i’ve come to the conclusion you’re a total wreck”

chorus :
E
i’m a havin’ a nervous breakdown

( guitar fill )
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E
a mental shakedown ( guitar fill )
A E
i see my hands how they shiver , see my knees how they quiver
A B7
my whole body’s in a jitter , i’m a havin’ a nervous breakdown

verse 2 :

E
i’ve made up my mind , i’d better change my ways ( guitar fill )
E
my shattered nerves have seen better days ( guitar fill )
A
well , no more girls for a week or two
E
no more runnin’ ’round with the usual crew
A
no more movies or stayin’ out late
B7
my baby , have to find herself another date

[ repeat chorus until fade out . ]

and thats all! hope this helps , eddie cochran rocks .
get yourself a gretsch and rock all night .

– bert!