Pay Me
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Capo 3rd fret.
C C
They pay me not to come home..
E7
Keeping me stoned..
Am Am7 D7
I won't run away..
C C
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
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
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
How to play Pay Me
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.