Key: D
Introduction:
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I could make a dress
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A robe fit for a prince
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I could clothe a continent
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But i can't sew a stitch
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I can paint my face
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And stand very very still
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Its not very practical
C G
But it still pays the bills
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I can't change my name
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But i could be your type
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I can dance and win at games
C G
Like backgammon and life
D C G
I used to be the smart one, sharp as a tack
D C G
Funny how that skipping years ahead has held me back
D C G
I used to be the bright one, top in my class
D C G
Funny what they give you when you just learn how to ask
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I can write a song
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But i cant sing in key
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I can play piano
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But i never learned to read
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I can't trap a mouse
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But i can pet a cat
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No i'm really serious!
C G
I'm really very good at that
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I can't fix a car
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But i can fix a flat
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I could fix alot of things
C G
But i'd rather not get into that
D C G
I used to be the bright one, smart as a whip
D C G
Funny how you slip so far when teachers dont keep track of it
D C G
I used to be the tight one, the perfect fit
D C G
Funny how those compliments can make you feel so full of it
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I can shuffle cut and deal
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But i can't draw a hand
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I can't draw a lot of things
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I hope you understand
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I'm not exceptionally shy
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But i've never had a man
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That i could look straight in the eye
C G
And tell my secret plans
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I can take a vow
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And i can wear a ring
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And i can make you promises but
C G
They won't mean a thing
D C G
Can't you just do it for me, i'll pay you well
D C G G7
Fuck i'll pay you anything if you could end this
D C G
Can't you just fix it for me, it's gone berserk
D C G G7 D
Fuck i'll give you anything if you can make the damn thing work
D C G G7
Can't you just fix it for me, ill pay you well,
D C G G7
Fuck ill pay you anything, if you can end this
D C G
Hello, i love you will you tell me your name?
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Hello, i'm good for nothing - will you love me just the same?
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... the same