Porcupine Tree - Lightbulb Sun

song : lightbulb sun
album : lightbulb sun
year : 2000
band : porcupine tree
music & lyrics : steven wilson
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tab by : penn100
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the chord after the Asus4 can be skipped if wanted to , since it’s just a detail in
the song . ( in verse 1 & 3 )

tuned 1/2 step down ( D# )
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intro :
G/C D/B A Asus4 A

verse 1 :
G/C D/B
the sun is a light bulb

A Asus4 A
a candle’s a treat

G/C D/B
the curtains stay closed now

A Asus4 A
on my little retreat

G/C D/B
and i’ll only take medicine

A Asus4 A
if it’s followed by sweets

G/C D/B
a sickly pink liquid

A Asus4 A
that puts me to sleep

chorus 1 :
A Dsus2 C5 | A Dsus2 A#5

A Dsus2 C5
my head beats a better way

A Dsus2 A#5
tomorrow a better day

verse 2 :
G/C D/B
and i can watch tv

A
while i’m wrapped up in bed

G/C D/B
and mother makes sure that

A
i’m watered and fed

G/C D/B
my best from school will

A
come over and stare

G/C D/B
at me in my bubble

A
of germified air

chorus 2 :
A Dsus2 C5
my head beats a better way

A Dsus2 A#5
tomorrow a better day

bridge 1 :
Dsus2 A# A
when i’m asleep the smoke fills me

Dsus2 A# A
i feel the heat , my illness leaves me

solo 1 : [ in Am / C ]
( chords played are ) :
C Bm A

wierd bridge thingy :
A [ A5 Asus2 A Asus4 ] A
[ played fast ]

chorus 3 :
A Dsus2 C5
my head beats a better way

A Dsus2 A#5
tomorrow a better day

bridge 2 :
Dsus2 A# A
when i’m asleep the smoke fills me

Dsus2 A# A
i feel the heat , my illness leaves me

solo 2 : [ in Am / C ]
( chords played are ) :
C Bm A

verse 3/ outro :
G/C D/B
the sun is a light bulb

A Asus4 A
a candle’s a treat

G/C D/B
the curtains stay closed now

A Asus4 A
on my little retreat

G/C D/B
but after a while

A Asus4 A
the noise from the street

G/C D/B
is making me wish i

A Asus4 A
was back on my feet

enjoy!