Tom Waits - Pay Me

tom waits ’pay me’ from his new album ’bad as me’ i had to learn it in some
fashion , so any mistakes or advice are appreciated . . after all i want to play it
best i can . . play as a waltz .

capo 3rd fret .

C C ( x32013 )
they pay me not to come home . .
E7
keeping me stoned . .
Am Am7 D7
i won’t run away . .
C C ( x32013 )
they say it’s easy to get . .
E7
stuck in this town . .
G7
just like joan .
C C7
you know i gave it all up for the stage . .
E7 E7 ( x20130 )
they fill my cup up . . in the cage . .
Dm F G
it’s no ones business but mine when i’m low . .
Dm F G G6 G
to hold yourself ups not a crime here you know . .
C
at the end of the world . .
C G Am Am7
so i kick my feet at the lights . .
F C G G6 G
breathe it in all night . .
C G Am Am7
there’s a light in a canvass tree .
F C G
money from home supports me . .
C C ( x32013 )
they pay me not to come home . .
E7
i won’t eat crow . .
Am Am7 D7
i’ll stay away . .
C G C F
and though all roads will not lead you home my dear . .
C Em G C
all roads lead to the end . . of the world
C G C F
and i’ll so a little luck up into the hem of my gown . .
C Em G C
the only way down from the gallows . . is . . to swing
C G C F
and i will wear boots , instead of high heels . .
C Em G C F C
and the next stage i’m on . . will . . have wheels