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