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Pennyroyal Tea

Pennyroyal Tea was written by Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of the band Nirvana. The song is notable for its lyrical content, which deals with Cobains struggle with depression and his desire to find peace. The reference to pennyroyal tea in the songs title is often interpreted as an allusion to attempts at self-medication. The song was recorded during the sessions for the 1993 album In Utero and reflects the darker, more introspective style Cobain ... was exploring at the time. See more [+]

Key: Am

Introduction:

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About a Girl
Nirvana
 Am                     G 
I' m on, my time, with everyone
 Am                 G 
I have, very, bad posture
 C              D             A#5 
  Sit and drink Pennyroyal Tea
 C                 D                   A#5 
  Distill the life that' s inside of me
 C              D             A#5 
  Sit and drink Pennyroyal Tea
 C        D          A#5 
  I' m anemic royalty
 Am                       G 
Give me a Leonard Cohen afterworld
 Am              G 
So I can sigh eternally
 C            D           A#5 
  I' m so tired I can' t sleep
 C         D          A#5 
  I' m a liar and a thief
 C              D             A#5 
  Sit and drink Pennyroyal Tea
 C        D          A#5 
  I' m anemic royalty

     A5                                       G 
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     A5                                       G 
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 Am                    G 
I' m on warm milk and laxatives
 Am                  G 
Cherry-flavored antacids
 C              D             A#5 
  Sit and drink Pennyroyal Tea
 C                 D                   A#5 
  Distill the life that' s inside of me
 C              D             A#5 
  Sit and drink Pennyroyal Tea
 C        D          A#5 
  I' m anemic royalty

   A4   Am 
(Clean electric guitar)

   Am        ( Asus) 
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  b   Bend