Eels - Manchester Girl

intro : D# A# D# A#

D# A#
she hides in the library reading
D# A#
henry miller books
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till they flash the lights it’s time to go

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when she was a little kid
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she said “dad i don’t know why
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i feel so pennyless inside”

Gm F A#
she’s on the promenade
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she’s looking for a dress
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she’s locked outside a world
Cm G#
just a manchester girl

Cm G#
oooh i’ll meet you there
A# Cm
by the old news stand
Cm G# A# G#
oooh i’ll meet you there tonight

break : Cm G# A# Cm Cm G# A# G# D# A#

D# A#
shoot out at the neighbours’ house
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she pulls the covers on her head
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she counts the shots as they go by

D# A#
and pandora’s litter bo
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well it’s getting mighty high
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that cat’s gonna keep her up at night

Gm F A#
another scary dream
Gm F A#
another cigarette
Gm F A#
she’s locked outside a world
Cm G#
just a manchester girl

Cm G#
oooh i’ll meet you there
A# Cm
by the old news stand
Cm G# A# G#
oooh i’ll meet you there tonight

outro : Cm G# A# Cm Cm G# A# G# D# A#